Upload your CV
Upload your CV to our database
Please let us know where you are, or where you would like to be in the world so we can point you in the right direction.
Sales
At Salt, we pride ourselves on identifying top performers for our clients where they are invaluable in driving business growth. We have years of experience in placing top tech and software Sales professionals ranging from sales development to account executives to VPs and GMs in SaaS and enterprise technology organisations.
Select a category
Job Industry: Sales
Are you a skilled sales professional who is passionate about driving growth and delivering results in the fintech industry? We are looking for an experienced Trade finance sales professional to…
Salt Talent Search is looking for Sales Transaction Support Specialist for a 12-month contract role. In this job you will be an extension of Sales Team to provide back-office support.…
Salt is seeking an experienced 'Strategic Partner Manager' establishing and managing strategic relationships with key business stakeholders and engage with our strategic partners based in Korea around gaming, VR &…
Salt Talent Search is looking for an Enrollment Specialist in Singapore for a 12-month extendable contract role. Jobs and responsibilities Responsible for both online and offline customer acquisition to nurture…
Opportunities to further your career within the Sales industry
The demand for Sales professional within the digital economy has continued to increase year-on-year, with more organisations than ever acutely aware of the need to attract and retain the people who will drive and secure their revenue.
Recent Changes
Customers have become more discerning than ever. They want a Sales professional who will consult, guide and build a deep understanding of their needs to ensure the right solution is delivered on.
Future Prospects
The size of the organisation will often determine on the promotion landscape for you. Larger organisations may have multiple layers within the sales structure and separate out functions as more specialised areas for example, lead generation, inside sales, pre-sales, sales, account management, and so on. In smaller organisations, there may be less layers of hierarchy and less separation of duties.
One is not better than the other as in a smaller organisation you are likely to be exposed to a wider range of skills, which allows you to grow within your role and provide you with more skills to take to your next role. Each role within Sales will require different skills and competencies, and as you build your career, you may find yourself leaning towards one aspect more than another. As we all know, the best Salesperson doesn’t necessarily make the best sales manager, thus, it is important you consider all the options to grow your career, it doesn’t have to be linear.
Salt’s advice for getting a job in the Sales industry
-
Employers’ Requirements
Employers usually have a high expectation of the Salespeople in their company. Let’s face it, this team is the key to any organisation achieving their revenue objectives.
Sales professionals will not only need to maintain relationships with current customers but also establish new ones. As such, demonstrating an understanding of your prospective clients’ businesses, and being able to identify any gaps in their processes to which your company can provide the solution, is a critical way to drive revenue.
Members of a company’s sales team will also negotiate and agree on terms and conditions with clients, consistently close sales and advise on future product or market developments. Furthermore, Sales experts are expected to create detailed proposal documents, and constantly gather information on their customers and the wider marketplace.
-
CV Requirements
For any Sales job, you can expect to have to demonstrate core skills such as great written and oral communication skills, the ability to identify and secure opportunities, negotiation, resilience, commercial acumen, and the ability to build sustainable relationships.
A proven track record of sales over the past few years is also crucial, as the job market rewards those who can demonstrate consistency in, or improvement on, a business’ previous performance. It is important you can articulate and quantify your achievements and performance. Be mindful that constant movement in your CV is not seen as a positive within Sales as every client knows it takes time to build trusting relationships with your clients.
-
Interview Preparation
Any good interview will present you with a range of competency-based questions to ensure you can articulate examples of your past experience and current performance.
As a Sales professional, how you engage and conduct yourself in the interview is critical. This is the clients view of how you will represent their brand and it is true that first impressions do count.
Questions you might be asked include:
- What is your least favourite part of the sales process and why?
- Could you give me an example in the last 3-6 months of an opportunity you have secured and how you identified this in the market?
- Could you talk me through the most complex sales solution you have had to sell?
- Could you walk me through a presentation that didn’t go well, what happened and what were your key learnings?
- How would former clients describe you?
- How do you monitor the external business environment to benefit you in your role?
Always take the time to prepare for interviews, beyond doing the company research and researching those who will interview you. Make sure you understand the organisations’ competitor landscape. If it is a new industry or market for you, take the time to identify your transferable skills or examples to help the interviewer understand why you will be successful.
-
Educational Requirements
Generally speaking, hiring managers consider skills and personality (e.g. excellent communications skills, commercial awareness) to be more important than academic qualifications when it comes to starting off in Sales. However if you are entering an organisation via a graduate programme this may be different. Your aim will be to identify the relevance and transferable experience that will help you in whatever path you take.
Top Tip
"When seeking your next move ensure the organisation can articulate to you, how you will be measured and what success looks like within 3, 6 and 12 months."
— Punya Gulati, Senior ConsultantSpeak with Punya Gulati about Sales
Salt News
Salt ranked as a leading UK recruiter by FT and Statista
Salt have made The Financial Times and Statista’s list of the UK’s leading recruiters in 2024 LONDON, UK, October 17, 2023 – This abstract from the Financial Times was produced by Salt. Thanks to positive ratings from clients, candidates and peers, Salt has been included in two categories in the first UK recruiter ranking, created More...
Read More
Empowering young professionals: Educating Futures with Salt Australia
As part of Salt's Educating Futures initiative, our teams in Australia support the future of the workforce by running workshops that make significant differences in the lives of young professionals. Read on to find out more!
Read More
Hottest in demand technology skills and industries for 2024
The most in-demand technology skills and industries in tech industry in 2024 to help you land your dream in tech!
Read More
The untapped potential of autistic talent in IT with Emma Walker
Autistic talent brings incredible abilities and capabilities to your organisation – but you must ensure they're included and supported.
Read More
Can I meet the woman in charge?
Whether you loved the Barbie film or hated the Barbie film, it asks an important question: where are the women in leadership?
Read More
The power of memes in marketing with Jacob Nomafo and Jonah Blackburn
Memes can supercharge your marketing. The founders of Lucid Meme explain why and how you can revolutionise your social media strategy.
Read More
How to promote equality and diversity in the workplace: the ultimate guide
Make real changes today to support your existing workforce, and attract and retain diverse talent.
Read More
How to navigate the unknown: charting the digital skills gap
The digital skills gap is challenge for every employer today. Here’s what you can do to source the skills you need.
Read More
Discover your hidden gems: Unleashing employee potential
By building development you will uncover hidden gems within the organisation that also allows for a more effective and efficient hiring process.
Read More
Salt is Creating Futures in Abu Dhabi
Salt is proud to announce its latest milestone - securing a license to operate in the thriving city of Abu Dhabi, UAE. This represents a strategic step towards furthering our commitment to the region's digital growth and development, offering us a wide scope to offer recruitment services for roles across the capital.
Read More
Build resilience and authenticity the REAL way with Nathan Andres
Nathan Andres, wellbeing activist, helps people survive and thrive in times of change through resilience and authenticity. Here's how.
Read More
Why we’re celebrating Matariki in New Zealand
What is Matariki and how can you celebrate this year? Find out the history and significance of this special time from Salt Wellington's Annalee Hoogeveen!
Read More
Bravery, branding and ‘just f**king post it’ with Amelia Sordell, CEO and Founder of Klowt
A personal brand is your reputation at scale. Amelia Sordell shares her own story and how you can start building your brand online!
Read More
Unleashing the power of skills: how skills-based hiring changes your recruitment game
Skills-based recruitment strategies aren't new - but they could make all the difference to your business. Here's why they continue to rise as a hiring practice.
Read More
Top talent is vital for navigating market shifts
Learning how to adapt to changing markets is crucial for any business looking to improve and stay relevant. Jacqui Barratt, CEO of Salt, shares key trends and how to make sustainable change.
Read More
AI Experts speakers at CogX Festival announced
The CogX Festival (https://www.cogxfestival.com) of inspiration, impact and transformative change announces nine of the world’s top AI experts that will speak on the AI day of the highly anticipated DeepTech Summit.
Read More
Black women have ADHD too! with Abigail Agyei MBE
Abigail Agyei MBE is a Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor with the Civil Service, using her own platforms to champion DEI and raise awareness about how Black women can experience ADHD.
Read More
How to use skills-based hiring to build diverse, talented teams
Skills-based hiring helps builds more diverse, talented teams by attracting outstanding talent your competitors might overlook!
Read More
3 technology trends HR can use to solve their talent challenges!
Technologies like AI and metaverses can help with HR talent challenges! Melissa Crawford explains the exciting opportunities ahead.
Read More
Salt receives Global Supplier Excellence Award from Magnit
"We are truly honoured to be named in the Magnit Global Supplier Excellence Award for 2023. We love our partnership with the Magnit teams and thank them for their continued support in Salt and their investment in a more inclusive and equitable future.”
Read More
Transferrable skills and getting into Tech with Lara-Michelle Noack, Code First Girls ambassador
You already have 50% of the skills you need for a Technology role. Lara-Michelle Noack shares how to start in tech!
Read More
Autism awareness and truly inclusive leadership with Becca Lory Hector
Becca Lory Hector is LinkedIn's top voice on Disability Advocacy. Late diagnosed and openly autistic - she shares her views and experience having an invisible disability and what organizations can do to be truly inclusive.
Read More
How to write a great cover letter in 2023? 6 simple tips to help you get noticed
Cover letters can be tricky! Here's what to include, the best format to use, and our insider tips to help!
Read More
Digitally scaling a social movement with Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First Girls
Organisations need to stop talking about getting more women into Technology and start acting. Anna Brailsford, CEO and Co-Founder of Code First Girls explains what you can do now.
Read More
How to hire and manage remote workers: working through the crisis of trust
Remote work models have opened new doors for both employers and employees on a global scale - here’s how they could help your business thrive.
Read More
3 things you’ll need to manage remote workers
Here’s how to adapt your work processes to see real results from your remote or hybrid workforce - now and in the future!
Read More
‘Working out’ with charities with Ed Mayo, CEO of Pilotlight
Ed Mayo shares how pro bono volunteering has powerful business benefits as well as its social impacts - a key factor for employers to consider in a competitive job market where company culture and conscience matter more than ever before.
Read More
How to achieve exponential growth on LinkedIn with Sean Anderson, CEO Hoxton Media
Sean Anderson on why your company ads on LinkedIn aren't seeing results, what the limitations of your Marketing are and how to empower your own people on their own platforms to see exponential growth and rewards from this social network.
Read More
Creating Futures that positively impact the digital economy in Brazil
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Creating Futures that positively impact the digital economy in BrazilThe acquisition of R4S allows Salt to offer even more opportunities for digital professionals in Brazil and beyond Salt, a global leader in digital recruitment and talent, is proud to announce the acquisition of R4S, a leading recruitment provider in Brazil. This strategic More...
Read More
Criando Futuros que impactam positivamente a economia digital no Brasil
PARA LANÇAMENTO IMEDIATO A aquisição da R4S permite que a Salt ofereça ainda mais oportunidadespara profissionais digitais do Brasil e do exterior A Salt, líder global em recrutamento e talento digital, tem o orgulho de anunciar a aquisição da R4S, empresa líder de recrutamento no Brasil. Essa aquisição estratégica expande o alcance global da Salt More...
Read More
The Power of LinkedIn Is Its People: How To Achieve Reach and Results
LinkedIn is rapidly evolving and brands that want to break through the noise need to understand these changes and leverage them!
Read More
How to write a CV: Top tips for 2023
Whether you’re wondering how to write a CV for the first time or updating your CV as part of a job search, our handy guide will help get you noticed for all the right reasons.
Read More
Workplace wellbeing starts with your C-suite
New workplace wellbeing report highlights impact and role of C-suite Wellbeing at work needs to be championed and embedded into the roles of employees at every level.
Read More
Candidates! You have the power! How to interview your next employer
Interviews go both ways! Here's expert advice about how to leverage your power as a candidate over the interview table.
Read More
Designing a design community for all with Chris Sanders
The design industry must change to include more voices. Chris Sanders how Right Aligned connects and empowers creatives with education and opportunities.
Read More
Reach, Recognise, Reward: Why and how to handle employee compensation
A strong compensation culture attracts and retains talent and keeps your company competitive. Here's everything you need to know.
Read More