Sales Associate

    Checkatrade

    🇬🇧 Moorgate London
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Posted 6 days ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    As our next Sales Associate, you’ll be on the front line of our growth. You’ll engage with trade businesses who are already interested in joining Checkatrade, build rapport fast, and turn conversations into long-term partnerships. This isn’t cold calling - it’s about converting warm leads into real impact.Forget long lists, here’s

    what you’ll actually spend your time on:Responding quickly to inbound leads by phone and email.

    No delays, no missed opportunities.Understanding what customers need and showing how Checkatrade can help their business grow.Explaining the value of Checkatrade clearly and handling objections with confidence.Managing the full sales cycle, from first conversation through to closing the deal.Keeping your activity and pipeline up to date in Salesforce.Sharing insights from customer conversations to help spot trends, opportunities and competitor activity.Working with internal teams to make sure new members get off to a smooth start.It’s not about ticking every box.

    It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on.

    You’ll do well here if you bring:Experience in inbound sales, direct sales or account management.A track record of consistently hitting sales targets.Resilience and determination in a fast-moving sales environment.Confidence in handling objections and moving deals forward.Strong written and verbal communication that builds trust quickly.A proactive, curious mindset and interest in how markets move.Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM tool.We believe great work deserves great rewards.

    Here’s just a taste:Competitive salary + uncapped commissionEmployee Share ProgrammeHealth, well-being and learning supportGym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle SchemeBirthday/Special day leaveBuy & sell holiday scheme1 week’s paid charity leave and much more!As part of our current hybrid working model, this role requires attendance at our Moorgate office 4 days per week.How we’ll get to know each other:Screening call with one of our Talen

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Uncapped

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Cold Calling·Required skill
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Uncapped Commission

    No ceiling on earnings

    ✓
    Inbound Leads

    Warm leads provided

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Commercial & Operations
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    Why are you interested in this role?

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    What motivates you in a sales environment?

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    How do you handle rejection?

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    Research Checkatrade's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This sales associate position with Checkatrade offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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