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Now, as we shape the future of home improvement, we're building the tech to transform that landscape for everyone - better products, smarter data, AI where it actually helps - so trades can spend less time on admin and consumers can find someone they trust, first time. That's Powering Great Work, and it's why every team here exists:\nTrades spend less time on admin and more on winning work and growing their business\nHomeowners get a trusted trade, first time, every time\nWe get to build products that change homes and lives across the country\nThe role\nCross Sales is a crucial team at Checkatrade. You'll be advising our existing customer base of tradespeople on how to optimise their marketing strategy through their account with Checkatrade. It’s a consultative sales approach, advising best practices, positioning our suite of products and handling objections to reach a positive outcome for the trade and Checkatrade.\nIt's a fast-paced, high-activity role. 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We're clear about what we expect, and in return there's real reward and room to grow, both in the team and as the company continues to grow.\nThe job, unfiltered:\nEngage existing customers to advise and upsell.\n\nThrough the lens of optimising Checkatrades product suite, act as an expert for the trade, advising them on their marketing strategy.\n\nAdopt a consultative sales approach, handle objections with confidence and close with clarity.\n\nKeep Salesforce data tidy, accurate and up to date, so the next person picking up a lead can trust it.\n\nWork with other teams to share insight, learn fast and keep hitting targets.\n\nThe fit:\nProven experience in a sales role, with a strong track record of hitting targets.\n\nYou're a confident communicator who's happy to pick up the phone and make things happen.\n\nResilience, drive and a hunger to exceed expectations.\n\nSolid objection-handling and negotiation skills.\n\nA proactive mindset and a knack for spotting opportunities.\n\nExperience using Salesforce or a similar CRM to manage your pipeline.\n\n(Don't self-select out because you don't tick every box. 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