The Role
Embark on your journey with us through our ‘Launch a New Career’ pathway, designed to empower ambitious individuals with the opportunity to ignite a rewarding career in technology.
Based in Scunthorpe, you will begin your software sales career within our presales team.
Our trainee roles combine real jobs and hands on experience in fast and dynamic work environments with targeted, qualification led training, enabling you to seamlessly apply the acquired skills to real life scenarios.
Over three years, you’ll gain hands on experience, targeted training, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. The training will include Business Central accreditations for product knowledge and The HBP Group Challenger Sales Programme to understand our methodology and philosophy of selling. As part of the presales team, you will assist sales consultants with product demonstrations, process reviews, and product functionality advice. This will provide a strong product grounding while experiencing the key steps of the sales cycle, preparing you to move into a sales consultant role in the future.
As a Microsoft Partner, we pride ourselves on offering a premium level of support and are now looking to add another exceptional individual to our team with this role.
As well as working in a challenging and rewarding position within the company, you will be provided with an excellent salary package, training and development support as well as being part of a team that achieved “One to Watch” accreditation with Best CompaniesTM.
Responsibilities
The role encompasses several key areas of responsibility, including learning and understanding Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Additionally, it involves assisting in sales presentations and product demonstrations, identifying client requirements, and proposing appropriate solutions. Supporting senior sales team members and developing and maintaining client relationships are also crucial aspects of the job.
The position includes a comprehensive training program over three years, covering Business Central accreditations and The HBP Group Challenger Sales Programme. This role is designed to provide a strong foundation in product knowledge and sales processes.
Knowledge & Experience (Required)
To be our successful candidate, you will possess the following:
- Strong interest in technology and software sales
- Full driving license.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team Player: Strong collaborative skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
Knowledge & Experience (Desired)
The below skills are not required to be successful, however would be beneficial to the role.
- Previous placement related to Microsoft Dynamics.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM/ERP systems.
- Customer Service or Sales Experience.
- Familiarity with sales processes and techniques.
So, who are we?
The HBP Group is the number one choice for many businesses across the UK looking for reliable, award-winning business technology. Providing a range of services including local IT Support accounts software and EPOS solutions. We offer our customers a range of the best market leading products and services to streamline complex business processes and increase efficiency. We have 3 offices including our head office in Scunthorpe, an office in Hull and another office in Peterborough.
Why work for us?
Here at the HBP Group we are passionate about our business and our customers, and believe our people are our most valuable asset. Driven by our commitment to creating a great place to work for all our staff, we are always looking for ways to improve our employee experience.
Accredited to The Living Wage Foundation, we are a Real Living Wage Employer and this year we were awarded Best Companies “One To Watch” accreditation. However, we’re not going to stop there and are focused on achieving 3 Star “World Class employer to work for” accreditation in the future.
That’s why it’s a great time to join The HBP Group… As we continue our successful journey with exciting and achievable growth plans, we want to focus not only on our overall commercial objectives but creating a great working environment for our staff to thrive.
So, on top of the normal benefits, we think some of the amazing reasons to join us are:
- 28 days of holiday, plus bank holidays = 36 days holiday total (prorated for part time employees)!
- Option to sell back holiday*
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme*
- A pro-active team of staff who organise regular social events and sporting activities – This includes a Mid-Year and Year-End Appreciation Party. We also have a number of themed office days including for Pancake day and also to support our chosen charity.
- A friendly inclusive environment across the whole office – we really are a great bunch!
- Enhanced Maternity Pay*.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay*.
- Enhanced Bereavement Leave, with our “Time to say goodbye leave”.
- Free lunches.
- Casual business dress code (with option to choose from our free workwear wardrobe selection).
- Christmas Thank You Bonus*.
- Support and guidance from your very first day!
- Tailored Training Plans to support success in your role.
- Personal Development Plans to support career advancement.
- On-site parking.
- Company Sick Pay*.
- Wellness activities
*Length of service / eligibility criteria.
If you think you fit the description above and you like the sound of what we have to offer…then this could be a great opportunity for you to join a growing, well-established business and progress your career.
Closing Date: 30/09/24 – We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Due to the high number of applications, we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time.
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