Sales Executive (Junior) | Commercial, Market Research

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company seeking a junior sales person to join their Client Development team. This role involves supporting new business generation and revenue growth by identifying prospects, qualifying leads, and maintaining accurate pipeline visibility in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels
• Research and map prospects across target industries
• Qualify inbound leads and book discovery meetings
• Support the proposal and credential process, including feasibility and pricing inputs
• Maintain accurate CRM records using tools such as Salesforce or Outreach
• Stay up to date on industry trends and Savanta’s solutions and capabilities
• Partner with Marketing on lead generation campaigns and feedback loops
• Prepare and update sales and marketing support materials
• Support content creation and client engagement initiatives
• Capture and document customer interactions, meeting outcomes, and account updates in CRM
• Support account planning and lead generation activity
• Assist with sales documentation including credentials, case studies, proposals, pitch decks, costing, and contracts
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and leadership on cross‑functional projects

Skills

• A minimum of one years' experience in a B2B sales or lead generation roles
• Passion for building a career in sales, commercial strategy, or client development
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Confidence communicating via email, phone, and virtual meetings
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and sales technology
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality output
• Ability to effectively prioritize stakeholder and internal requests simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite with ability to quickly grasp commercial software
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Outreach, or similar CRM tools
• Experience working in a fast‑paced or high‑performance team environment
• Interest in or understanding of the breadth of market research techniques

Benefits

• Generous PTO allowance
• Flexible working practices
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Health package
• Retirement plan
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

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