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Job Summary

Company
kgb
Location
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Industries
All
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Inside Sales Specialist

About the Job

Looking for the next step in your sales career? Look no further!

Generous Base Salary and Uncapped Commission - Join the Fast Growing Digital Media Industry

 

If you are the type of person who thrives in a high-activity, high-energy sales environment this opportunity is for you. We offer the security of a base salary along with and uncapped commission program to reward you for your success.


kgbdeals (www.kgbdeals.com) is an online buying service that empowers its members to get the best deals in and around major US and European cities.

Group Buying is here!  Be on the ground floor of the daily deals business that is sweeping the nation.  Businesses across America are now taking part in daily promotions where they offer their service at a 60% discount or more.

At kgbdeals you will work in a fun, competitive, and exciting telephone-based sales environment.  You will be assigned to prospect national retailers across the U.S. within categories such as Travel, Restaurants, Health & Beauty, Entertainment, and more.

 

Basic Purpose and Scope: 

The successful candidate will be incented to close deals with merchants who sell their products nationwide.  This position requires an understanding of the kgbdeals audience, market trends, and how group buying can be harnessed to sell huge volumes of products to consumers via the Internet.


The position requires clearly articulating kgbdeals and its service offerings over the phone, with the main objective of having national merchants sign contracts offering discounts to their customers that reach all of kgbdeals’ subscriber base. 

We are looking for an experienced National Inside Sales Specialists to:

    - Identify how group buying can work for brands and merchants in their sector

    - Build partnerships with relevant brands and manufacturers

    - Define price points to drive high volumes of sales

    - Ensure the fulfillment process from Merchant-to-Consumer is robust

 

You will be innovative and look at new ways for merchants to reach mass audience levels in short periods of time, using flash selling/group buying principles.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead generation.  You’ll know your market, the products you are after, and who to speak to while making outbound calls to business owners, Marketing Directors, etc.
  • Deal creation.  Negotiating prices and margins and tailoring the deals content to appeal to the kgbdeals subscriber base through researching national prospects via web search, analysis, etc.
  • Meet and exceed sales and productivity targets. You will be targeted on the number of deals you bring in every month. You will also be measured on metrics such as average discount of the deal and average revenue share.
  • Close interaction with Sales and Merchandising Team. You will work closely to create high impact and high volume deals.
  • Continuously looking to develop and grow the business through commitment to team objectives and working in partnership with the rest of the business.
  • Willingness to look at new ways of working for both kgbdeals and the merchants with whom you do business.  To take ownership on all calls by being proactive with customer queries in terms of follow-up and escalation.
  • Ability to manage an effective schedule and workload to ensure all prospective customers are approached while maintaining an up-to-date level of product and procedural knowledge.
  • Submitting accurate and timely deals documentation and reports in line with company best practice.
  • Any other projects and tasks assigned.


Skills, Experience, & Qualifications:

  • Deal maker – you know what your audience wants and how to get it for them.  You are comfortable calling into companies. Your finger is on the pulse.
  • Must be able to bird-dog and get past the gatekeeper.
  • You’ve got your eye on the bottom line – you are constantly aware of the numbers and able to run your accounts as your own business.
  • Relationship builder – you’re a strong account manager with the ability to close deals. Your clients trust you and look to you for advice.
  • You’re agile and highly motivated. This business is moving fast! You will thrive on the pace, change with the business, and will grab new opportunities on the way. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You can explain your thinking to anyone and can resolve conflicts fairly.
  • Strong team player.  Eager to contribute to overall team performance, including support and assistance of other team members.
  • You’re decisive and have excellent attention to detail. Your numbers are always spot-on, and your proposals leave no stone unturned.
  • You’re irrepressible – you have drive, ambition, and you are going to make it happen.
  • Works well in a high-call volume environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products,
  • University degree or equivalent.
  • 2-4 years of B2B national sales experience - you will be a specialist in your market and expert on trends.
  • Start-up experience is a plus. You’ve been a part of the driving force behind a new idea and love the opportunities it brings, or you have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset in a corporate environment.

 

We offer a competitive base salary and monthly uncapped commission plan enabling National Inside Sales Agents to earn a generous annual salary. 

Employees are also eligible to participate in a top-notch benefits plan, including a matching 401(k) and more.

 

 

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