Job Title: Sales Research AssociateLocation: ManchesterSalary: £30k with £7k OTE taking your package up to £37kSector: Wholesale/DistributionIn the last year, our client has grown their turnover significantly. They're product portfolio stretches far and wide and their products are used and trusted by organisations nationwide! Providing solutions that surpass expectation, our client is a trusted market leader in their industry.They're now looking for focused and motivated graduates to join their sales research team, seeking vital business opportunities and helping them deliver during an exciting period of growth that they're experiencing! Sales Research Associate- What you get:A competitive basic salary of £30,000Y1 OTE of up to £37,000!Regular team socials and nights out with welcoming and inclusive companyCompany mobile and laptopLucrative bonus and incentive schemesSubsidised gym membershipPension contributionsSales Research Associate- The Role:The successful candidate will work and learn in conjunction with senior team members and other teams within the company on new search projects. Main responsibilities will include:Use researching tools and techniques to search for an identify prospective companies and clientsCreate a pipeline for all target prospects that you have discovered through your researchEmail, call and reach out through various, creative methods to Sales Leaders and decision makers off the back of this lead generation activityMaintain contact with new and existing contacts, qualifying their suitability and interest in order to establish whether the company's offering can help themTarget orientated, you'll be working to the overall aim to book meetings to pass over to senior members of the teamManage and maintain the company CRM system entering any valuable research information you establish, as well as recording client details, ensuring both are completed accurately and in a timely mannerSales Research Associate- About You:Educated to degree levelExcellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills- you must be confident engaging with others on a regular basis!Organised, with excellent time management skillsPersonable and adaptableTeam player, but can also work autonomouslySelf-motivated with a strong desire to succeedPareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.