Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple-award winner.Yes, our roots are in car-park management, however, we're so much more - expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology-led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, as well as improve the public's everyday experience of travel and parking.
This role is based with Parking Control Management in Slough.
RoleAs a Sales and
Account Manager you will play a key role in driving business growth by generating new leads, developing opportunities through proactive outreach, and presenting our services to prospective clients. The role involves regular engagement with clients through virtual and in-person meetings, site visits, and industry events, as well as creating high-quality sales proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing new business while maintaining accurate CRM records. You will nurture and grow key accounts by building strong client relationships, addressing concerns through to resolution, and contributing to wider Group Business Development initiatives to expand and strengthen the existing portfolio. This role has the option of being enrolled on to a Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship which offers structured training and on the job experience. You will be coached by leaders of the department who will challenge and mentor you to develop your sales, technical and communication skills. You will work with a team of highly skilled and collaborative colleagues and get the opportunity to increase your professional development whilst exceeding the demands of your clients and continuous improvement projects.
Responsibilities and Duties To establish new business through lead generation and regular cold contact To regularly attend virtual and in-person client meetings and site visits To present our services to new clients To attend trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings To provide timely updates to the CRM to capture all sales activity To create quality sales proposals matching the requirements of our clients and regularly follow-up through to contract To negotiate contracts and packages and close new business To build a strong rapport with our key accounts to grow the existing portfolio To see client concerns through to completion, including handling difficult conversations and innovative solutions To drive forward Business Development initiatives
Who you are Sales or Account Management experience is preferred, but not essential Approach situations with an open and curious mind Confident communicator Ability to take on challenges with an eye for future opportunity Ability to take complex problems, simplify them and thinking creatively to solve them Demonstrate an eagerness to establish a long-term sales career with the Agena Group
Agena ValuesWe believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success. Ambitious: we aim for world class service Disruptive: we're here to change the industry Ethical: we do things for the right reasons Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions Collaborative: We're better when we work together Innovative: we help people see things differently
Salary: £28,000 per annum, dependant on experienceHours: 40 per week with 1 hour for lunch. Office hours are 9am - 5pmLocation: SloughOffice details: Free onsite parking. Smart casual dress code Monday - Thursday, dress down Friday.
Additional Information Our selection process is as follows: Application - Interview on site with role related task You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship Full UK driving licence required with less than 6 points as this role is subject to the approval of our motor insurance provider, and continued employment is dependent on maintaining eligibility to drive under the company's insurance policy.
We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.
We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.
The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@agenagroup.com
We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.
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