Job Description
At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting-edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry.
Oxford Global specialises in supporting solution providers within the life sciences industry with product launches, brand awareness and business development activities. Our diverse portfolio of products & services and areas of expertise within Oxford Global enable us to support companies in content creation & syndication, product marketing and digital & in-person event presence. We are looking for an ambitious, talented and hardworking individual to work closely with key decision makers and senior level management in leading global life science companies to understand their current focuses and identify how we can help in accelerating their marketing & business development efforts.
This role provides a great opportunity for career development in a fast-growing company with potential to accelerate within product or team management responsibilities.
Role Responsibilities:
* Leading with a consultative sales approach to highlight key opportunities to solution provider companies worldwide, helping with their marketing, brand exposure and business enhancing goals
* Identify and engage with new relevant companies
* Network on the phone, Microsoft Team meetings and account manage existing clients
* Handle objections and negotiate and close deals with new and existing clients
* Write proposals and persuasive invitations
* On-site event management at in-person events – assisting clients in the exhibition area, collecting feedback, supporting the event manager in all aspects of the event (international travel is required). Virtual platform sponsorship management for digital events when applicable
* Manage own customer database, set up diary entries for return calls and report on performance and targets on a weekly basis
We are looking for someone with:
* Previous 2-4 years’ experience in a B2B sales role
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Confidence and an autonomous approach to their work
* A willingness to learn and contribute to the success of a team
More about the role:
* Salary: £25,000-£37,000 PA (depending on experience) + commission (£10,000+ expected for year 1) OTE £35-47K+
* Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre.
* Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week)
Top perks:
As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy:
* Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding)
* Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
* One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation)
* Gym membership – Monthly membership to Brookes Sports Facilities
* Travel Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme
* Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs
* Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service)
* Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives
* Plus: Frequent social activities, free parking, free office food & drink, external training