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Are you frustrated by the daily, unrelenting drive for new business and clients? Are you seeking a more consultative and strategic sales role, focused on client relationships and customer service? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We’re working with a marketing leading print and distribution business, looking to hire an exceptional, customer focussed Key Account Manager. Working with a close and tight-knit team, your role will be to manage key accounts, upsell additional services and source new business. You will develop strong relationships with key clients, fostering positive relationships and manage contract renewals ahead of time, to ensure retention and provide ongoing revenue. You will also generate a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, strategic goals and working methods. You will help to understand customer requirements, talk them through a range or service-based solutions and help identify areas in which you can support their business. This role will suit someone who is comfortable on the phone, as happy in an account management role as much as they are in a new business role. Ideally, candidates will have a print or fulfilment sales background and have at least 2 years sales experience. This is an office-based role, easily commutable by road in purpose-built offices. Working with leading organisation and charities, you will have good business acumen and enjoy working as part of a team. Due to the location of the offices, this position will be suitable for those commuting from areas such as St. Ives, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Chatteris, Sutton, Ely, Peterborough, Warboys, March, Sawtry, or Littleport. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier commercial recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge we source commercial staff for small and international businesses across Essex and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

Are you working in media sales across digital and print formats, and seeking a role with more flexibility for home-based working? Perhaps you’re just looking for a role with more creative freedom, and an employer who really cares about their staff? If either of these ring true it could be worth us discussing a position we now have live. We’re working with a leading media company in the engineering sector seeking a forward-thinking Senior Media Sales Manager to take responsibility for selling media services across both print and digital formats. So if your ideal next role is one where experience is trusted and rewarded with flexible working/strategic input then this could be the role for you. They offer a whole range of products such as events, magazines, e-newsletters, banner advertising, breakfast meetings, podcasts, email marketing, data services and branded content. And as such they need a Senior Media Sales Manager with a great understanding of different print and digital products, and excellent sales skills, capable of both managing existing established accounts and hunting new business with leading players within their industry. Given the level of the role applicants must be able to think and operate strategically. The role will be responsible for managing a small team of 2 people, so some management experience is ideal but not essential. This is a company that really looks after their staff, cares about their employees and takes pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working. Time within the office would of course be ideal but there’s no pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on everyone’s needs and preferences. The Senior Media Sales Manager role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business. So you will need to be both excellent at customer service and delivery, and an intelligent consultative salesperson, able to pitch and develop new ideas for businesses to work with the organisation. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas and solutions always welcome. All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant media sales experience with a proven background selling digital solutions, as given the nature of the role candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. Due to the flexible nature of the position, the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier media sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge we source media, events and data sales staff for small and international agencies and consumer businesses across the UK and East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. If you don’t have a up to date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website.

We’re working with a marketing leading manufacturer in the construction and engineering sector, as they seek an experienced B2B Sales Executive to join the team. Ideally candidates will have a technical sales background and experience within the construction, engineering, marine, manufacturing sectors, though candidates with confident sales ability and no technical sales experience will also be considered. The roles are hybrid inbound/outbound but as the business is so established and a market leader in their field, for the first 3 – 6 months any outbound work is likely going to be to previous customers and warm as opposed to cold, and there’s every chance you could only be working on the inbound side for the majority of the time. This said they do encourage staff to get out and meet clients in person once established within the business, and pool cars are available for this. The role would be office based for the first 6 months as due to the learning curve with the products and the technical nature of what they do it’s essential you’re amongst the team whilst working. However some hybrid working can be considered post successful completion of probation, should this be desirable longer term. Sales Executive Responsibilities Include • Managing inbound enquiries and customer visits • Dealing directly with customers delivering exceptional 5* customer service • Ensuring their CRM system is updated to track leads/pipeline • Key Account management, to maintain relationships and drive repeat business • Outbound warm calling to potential new customers and occasional proactive research to seek out potential new customers • Continuing industry research to improve technical capability • Attending events and suppliers Required Skills & Experience: • You’ll be tenacious & hungry attitude to sales • Excellent written & verbal communication • Ability to work well within a team • Ability to organise and deliver results • Clear and confident telephone manner with Inquisitive and positive nature • Excellent numerical skills • Confident using Microsoft 365 Office software and experience working with CRM platforms • 3 Years B2B sales experience preferred • A confident and pro-active nature, so you’ll be always looking for Solutions and ways to improve • You’ll be Self Motivated and have a passion to go beyond Expectation This is a fantastic opportunity with considerable earning potential for a motivated and proactive salesperson. Due to the location of the offices, this position will be suitable for those commuting from areas such as Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Aylesbury, Hertford, London, Watford, Elstree, Harpenden or Letchworth. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier commercial recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge we source commercial staff for small and international businesses across Essex and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

Are you working in sales management in the recruitment advertising sector, and seeking a role offering you the chance to head up a new division with great future growth potential? Perhaps you are in a similar senior role but would like a position with more flexibility for home-based working? Maybe you’re just looking for a role with more scope to build your own team? If so, we have an ideal role for you. We’re working with a leading media company seeking a forward-thinking Senior Sales Manager to take responsibility for selling recruitment media services across digital formats, as well as coaching staff and developing sales teams. This is not just a transactional role, we need somebody with both an eye for recurring transactional revenue, and larger more creative recruitment sponsorship deals. You will lead by example, generating substantial revenues from productive key accounts, inbound leads and developing new business. The role will not be starting from scratch as you will be taking over both the strategic operation and sales funnel of 7/8 existing products which you will manage with your team. And there is alwready substantial pielines of opportunity, and a black book of existing customers across other media formats. You will ideally already have a strong network of industry contacts across advertising agencies, brands and recruitment consultancies. You will be required to be a brand ambassador in driving key relationships, whilst spearheading the strategic sales approach with direct employers. Whilst existing management experience is desirable the door is not closed to candidates looking to take that step up, if you can demonstrate the right attitude and skillset. Well versed in the day-to-day operational aspects of recruitment systems and job board platforms, you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of sales processes and so able to lead by example with new and existing staff. You will be able to recruit and onboard new members of the team, providing coaching and training as required. This is a company that really looks after their staff, cares about their employees and takes pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working. Time within the office would of course be ideal but there’s limited pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on everyone’s needs and preferences. The Senior Sales Manager role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business. So you will need to be both excellent at customer service and delivery, and an intelligent consultative salesperson, able to pitch and develop new ideas for businesses to work with the organisation. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas and solutions always welcome. All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant recruitment media sales experience, as given the nature of the role candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. Due to the flexible nature of the position which can be 3 days from home and 2 days in the office, the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Are you working within sales in recruitment advertising sector, and seeking a role offering a higher package or wider variety of product? Perhaps you are in a similar senior role but would like a position with more flexibility for home-based working? Perhaps you’re in wider media sales and looking for a role at an award winning company offering something different? If so, we have an ideal role for you. We’re working with a leading media company seeking a forward-thinking Senior Sales Executive to take responsibility for selling recruitment media services across a number of niche industry job boards. This is not just a transactional role, we need somebody with both an eye for recurring transactional revenue, and larger more creative recruitment sponsorship deals. You will lead by example, generating substantial revenues from productive key accounts, inbound leads and developing new business. The role will not be starting from scratch as you will be taking over both the strategic operation and sales funnel of 7/8 existing products which you will manage with your team. And there is alwready substantial pipelines of opportunity, and a black book of existing customers across other media formats. You will ideally already have a strong network of industry contacts across advertising agencies, brands and recruitment consultancies. You will be required to be a brand ambassador in driving key relationships, whilst spearheading the strategic sales approach with direct employers. Whilst existing management experience is desirable the door is not closed to candidates looking to take that step up, if you can demonstrate the right attitude and skillset. Well versed in the day-to-day operational aspects of recruitment systems and job board platforms, you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of sales processes and so able to lead by example with new and existing staff. You will be able to recruit and onboard new members of the team, providing coaching and training as required. This is a company that really looks after their staff, cares about their employees and takes pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working. Time within the office would of course be ideal but there’s limited pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on everyone’s needs and preferences. The Senior Sales Executive role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business. So you will need to be both excellent at customer service and delivery, and an intelligent consultative salesperson, able to pitch and develop new ideas for businesses to work with the organisation. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas and solutions always welcome. All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant recruitment media sales experience, as given the nature of the role candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. Due to the flexible nature of the position which can be 3 days from home and 2 days in the office, the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Recruitment? Up until recently that’s perhaps a word that scares more people than it excites. Though with the changing fortunes of the commercial world, the advances in hybrid working, and ultimately the attitude shift from employers to its importance, it’s now one of the most lucrative areas for any candidates working in media sales. And as a result of this growth and attitude shift in the market we’re working with a client currently looking to expand its sales team, as they cannot deal with the volume of customers available for their products. The business we’re representing operate a number of marketing leading niche recruitment websites and publications, and are seeking 2 new sales executives to help them deal with the exponential growth and opportunity in the market. The role will be a hybrid of managing inbound and existing recruitment accounts, and making contact with potential advertisers seeking staff in their sector. The role would suit somebody money motivated, organised, pro-active, and comfortable working with CRM systems. Whilst they would love any applicants to come from recruitment sales backgrounds, they’re flexible in considering candidates from any sales background in media agency side or inhouse, recruitment agencies or any wider sales role with the a similar set of day to day duties. Though candidates without recruitment media backgrounds would not come in at the upper end of the base salary range, but could achieve this through completing their internal sales training courses. The company operates a hybrid working set up, where you can be based from their exclusive and central location 2 times a week, and 3 days from home. So the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also of course be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is the UK’s premier media & advertising sales recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge we source media and data sales staff for small and international agencies and consumer businesses across the UK and East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. If you don’t have a up to date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

Our client is a market leading event organiser, specialising in events and exhibitions across multiple industries including learning, spanning territories including the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. Their portfolio includes some of the fastest growing shows and have won over 50 industry awards and been voted a ‘The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies’ to work for three years. Due to continued expansion, and rapid growth plans over the next 2/3 years, they now seek to recruit an ambitious and motivated Show Sales Manager to join a growing team, selling event space and sponsorship on a fantastic new niche product. The show is forecast to be incredibly successful, and this provides a great opportunity to join and be a part of the success. The role is a split of managing and converting inbound leads, event strategy, budgeting, and searching for new business opportunities. The position is a hybrid set up, 3 days at home and 2 days at their Birmingham office. In this role you will proactively develop strategy, identify new business leads and undertake the recruitment of new accounts. You will be responsible for developing a campaign strategy that meets and exceeds targets, including overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues. In addition, you will ensure the sales plan is being delivered on target and within budget. Due to their location this position would suit candidates from Birmingham, Solihull, Leicester, Northampton, Coventry, Banbury, Worcester and Tamworth. If this sounds of interest and you’re happy working in the office 3 days a please do send us your latest CV and we can arrange a confidential conversation. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier event sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our event sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire, West Midlands and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Have you just graduated and considering a career in media? Perhaps you’ve started your career in sales but are looking for a new opportunity where you will receive training, and be nurtured to grow? Does selling media sales for a leading publishing company across digital and print formats, with flexibility for home based working, and the option to attend a central based office when it suits appeal? We’re working with an award-winning media sales business as the seek to hire a junior Media Sales Executive their expanding team. As well as providing a whole range of products from events and magazines to e-newsletters, banner advertising, email marketing and branded content. They arrange regular social and team building events and really look after their staff, and care about their employees, taking pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working, some employees like to work in office a couple of days a week while others perhaps just 1, but you can work there full time if you like being in the city. Some time in would be ideal but there’s no pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on each person. The Junior Media Sales Executive role is a hybrid of working with existing companies and targeting new business, in niche areas with established readerships and gravitas in particular fields. You will need to be an intelligent articulate individual, confident speaking in person and on the phone, with great customer service skills and keen to learn a trade. Creativity is praised and nurtured here at all levels, so ideas for solutions always welcome no matter how long you have worked there.. There’s no pre-requisite for experience just attitude and competence, candidates with a year or twos sales experience looking for a new direction will also be considered. Due to the flexible nature of the position, the successful candidate will most likely be based outside of London in Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that could fit your lifestyle please do let us know. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier commercial sales recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge we source media and advertising sales staff for small and international publishing and event businesses across the UK and East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. If you don’t have a up to date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

Are you working in media sales across digital and print formats, and seeking a role with more flexibility for home-based working? Perhaps you’re just looking for a role with more creative freedom, and an employer who really cares about their staff? If the above rings true and you either have media sales experience from a B2B sector and a strong aptitude for digital it could be worth us having a conversation We’re working with a leading media company in the education sector seeking a forward-thinking Media Sales Manager to take responsibility for selling media services across both print and digital formats. They offer a whole range of products such as events, magazines, e-newsletters, banner advertising, breakfast meetings, podcasts, email marketing, data services and branded content. And as such they need a Senior Media Sales Manager with a great understanding of different print and digital products, and excellent sales skills, capable of both managing existing established accounts and hunting new business with leading players within their industry. Given the nature of their industry we’re seeking somebody with experience, confidence and ability targeting large organisations and brands, where you would be required to present and create integrated proposals. Additionally clients will need ongoing account management, and reporting on campaigns. This is a company that really looks after their staff, cares about their employees and takes pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working. Time within the office would of course be ideal but there’s limited pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on everyone’s needs and preferences. The Media Sales Manager role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business. So you will need to be both excellent at customer service and delivery, and an intelligent consultative salesperson, able to pitch and develop new ideas for businesses to work with the organisation. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas and solutions always welcome. All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant media sales experience with a proven background selling digital solutions, as given the nature of the role candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. Due to the flexible nature of the position, the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is the UK’s premier media & advertising sales recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge we source media and data sales staff for small and international agencies and consumer businesses across the UK and East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding textboxes or images, as this can affect the consultant's job matching process and therefore your details may not be picked up for a role. If you don’t have a up to date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

Our client is a leading and well-respected agricultural machinery business, holding over 50% of the UK market share for their specialist product suite. Due to continued growth and strong sales figures, they seek to employ a Sales Representative, with a defined career path and the potential of going to Sales Manager within 12 months, if certain touchpoints and a high level of technical learning and application can be achieved. In this role you will deal with their, building up the knowledge to then move over to the OEM arm of the business dealing direct with the agriculture machinery manufacturing businesses in the future. After initially joining you will be managing direct technical customers initially (manage incoming end-users requests), then small and medium size accounts (external account management). And finally key account management and sales management in the OEM arm of the business, dealing direct with the agriculture machinery manufacturing businesses. In order to succeed, you will ideally have an agricultural machinery background in either sales, engineering or even purchasing/buying. However alternatively they would consider candidates from a farming background with sales ability, or a different industry in a technical/mechanically focussed sales position. A degree is not required and we invite applications from candidates with varying levels of experience, as the role could equally suit a more experienced candidate looking for a locally based opportunity. Initially the role is 100% office based and over time will gradually develop into 50/50 split between travel/field and office. This role would suit anyone based in Nottingham, Newark, Lincoln, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Grantham, Sleaford or Mansfield. This is an exciting role, with a recognised and respected global organisation that has a clear and forecast career path into sales management. Zero Surplus is the UK’s premier technical and agricultural sales recruitment agency. Based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Do you have fluent French and English language skills, and are seeking a role where you will get to utilise these? Perhaps you’re in a French speaking customer service role, and want to make the next step in your career? Possibly you’re in a French sales/lead generation position and want a job that isn’t just making cold calls all day? If you answer yes to any of these questions we would be interested to speak with you, so please read through the below details and send us through your CV so we can arrange a call. Due to continued growth on the back of a hugely successful year, our international client is looking to grow their UK sales office. And with their products selling internationally, and no fluent French speaker in the company this is a really essential hire. And we’ve not advertised a salary as the company is keen to consider candidates with a variety of experience, as opposed to pigeon hole the position at one level. What would make you a success in this role? • Fluent French & English speaker, great communicator, with strong written skills that enjoys working in a fast paced tech environment • Adaptable individual, willing to work in an ever-changing environment where your language skills could be needed in varied situations such as; customer service, tech support, sales, account management or credit control. • Tech savvy, able to operate varying CRM systems and software applications. • Willing to engage in and contribute to outbound sales development in target French speaking countries. This role is the pivotal French language resource for an international company, and as such is not only a great opportunity but a role with real importance. It’s not just a lead gen role, though sales will be an aspect of the position. So if a varied position with great opportunity interests you, then please get in touch. Thye role is hybrid, 3 days in a Cambridge office so commutable locations for the position are Bedford, Milton Keynes, Stevenage, Cambridge, St Neots, Huntingdon, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston, St Ives, Haverhill, Peterborough, Newmarket, Norwich, Ely or Thetford. Zero Surplus is the UK’s premier multi lingual sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across the globe. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Are you working in sales management in the recruitment advertising sector across digital and print formats, and seeking a role with more flexibility for home-based working? Perhaps you’re just looking for a role with more scope to train and develop staff? If so, we have an ideal role for you. We’re working with a leading media company in the recruitment media sector seeking a forward-thinking Media Sales Manager to take responsibility for selling recruitment media services across both print and digital formats, as well as coaching staff and developing sales teams. You will lead by example, generating substantial revenues from productive key accounts, inbound leads and developing new business. This is achieved primarily via effective outgoing sales calls, as well as through attending face-to-face sales meetings and industry events as appropriate. You will have a strong network of industry contacts across advertising agencies and recruitment consultancies. You will be required to be a brand ambassador in driving key relationships, whilst spearheading the sales approach with direct employers. Well versed in the day-to-day operational aspects of recruitment systems and job board platforms, you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of sales processes and so able to lead by example with new and existing staff. You will be able to recruit and onboard new members of the team, providing coaching and training as required. This is a company that really looks after their staff, cares about their employees and takes pride in being recognised as best in industry. With a central London office, they take a very relaxed approach to flexible working. Time within the office would of course be ideal but there’s limited pressure on exact amounts, it can be flexible based on everyone’s needs and preferences. The Media Sales Manager role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business. So you will need to be both excellent at customer service and delivery, and an intelligent consultative salesperson, able to pitch and develop new ideas for businesses to work with the organisation. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas and solutions always welcome. All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant recruitment media sales experience and experience of managing a sales team, as given the nature of the role candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. Due to the flexible nature of the position which can be 4 days from home and 1 day in the office, the successful candidate can be based within London or outside such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Berks, though candidates located within the city will also be considered. If this sounds like an opportunity that you could be passionate about, please do let us know. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

We’re delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading digital services businesses for the retail and hospitality sector. With over 20 years of experience, they work with thousands of businesses across the globe, creating bespoke digital and audio solutions for their consumers. Due to continued growth, and improvements and strategic in the technology within their space, they now seek an Account Manager to join their team. The role has the benefit of working from home, with all trips to their head office expensed. You will also be fully kitted out with the required technology, supported with the best training, and trusted with some of their valuable client base. Whilst a 100% Account Manager role, with no cold business development and focused on building relationships with existing clients. The role is very much focused on building the relationships so that you can support the business when upselling new products, focusing on satisfaction and customer success to ensure renewal, and transitioning them to the businesses’ new SAAS focused technology. As such we’re seeking candidates with previous customer success, sales and account management backgrounds, consultative selling and relationship building ability, plus proven experience upselling/cross selling/renewing contracts. Ideally in the digital/tech/SAAS space. If you would like to work from home for an appealing, interesting and interesting brand in the B2B2C sector, focused on staff development, innovation and growth, then this could be a great opportunity for you. As the role is fully home based you can be located anywhere in England, though as some sporadic time will be required in London you would have to be prepared to travel for training and business meetings as required. If this sounds like something you could be interested in, please get in touch to discuss the finer details. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier account manager recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire, London, Milton Keynes and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy

We are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading professional cleaning product brands on role focused on developing their commercial sales into HORECA and the public sector. They’re a well-known household name, with a portfolio of both commercial and domestic tools focused that are renowned for quality and reliability. Due to continued expansion, they now seek to employ a Commercial Sales Manager in a role that will see you not only take control of a £1m existing sales pipeline, but also take responsibility for forecasting, market penetration and future commercial strategy for their commercial range. In this fast paced and project sales focussed role, you will be responsible for finding suitable channels/distributors in which to sell the product portfolio, develop new contacts and sell solutions. With a preferred and specific focus within the HORECA sector, but additional focus on; government, education, healthcare, office space and the accommodation markets. You will have extensive experience working with distributors and channel partners, and winning large project based work. As a strong communicator, you will have experience in managing tender submissions, delivering strong sales presentations. You will also ideally have experience demonstrating products to audiences and attending industry events to be the face of the brands you represent. This role offers hybrid working, requiring you in the office only 1/2 days per week and offers a fantastic earning potential along with a healthy benefits package including uncapped company bonus, 25 days holiday and matched company pension scheme. This role comes with a company car and includes travel UK wide. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier commercial sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our commercial sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Would driving positive change help you get out of bed in the morning? Would you like a role where the money you earn for a business is all going towards good causes? Perhaps you’ve got some kind of background in the editorial or media sector, and it’s an area of particular interest? If these questions peak your attention, you will be pleased to know we have a fantastic job opportunity available at a not for profit organisation based in Saffron Walden that offer all of the above, as they seek a sales role within their commercial division The role will be focused on manage commercial partnerships for them some existing but many new, they do get a lot of inbound enquiries though which you would manage, but they would also expect you to make contact and build relationships with  number of other businesses in their field of work. Though the likelihood these conversations will not be difficult to start, as the companies have every reason to be interested in the proposition. Key responsibilities are:

• Generate income and exposure through a consultative selling approach, in line with commercial growth plan, to meet targets and grow overall income for the organisation.
• Engage with and develop an in-depth understanding of their industry across the UK to develop and nurture strong relationships with industry which will, in turn, lead to commercial growth
• Connect clients with the J product offering by developing an in-depth understanding of all learning products, including e-learning and in-person training, which provide solutions for existing and new clients
• Lead the end-to-end fulfilment of client services, ensuring they are deliver effectively and efficiently in line with process guidelines and governances
• Grow the client base substantially, reflecting all areas of the industry

As the role is for a not for profit organisation there is no bonus package, but there will be annual pay reviews and potential for future promotion in a growing team, as well a strong benefits package and 25 days holiday. Zero Surplus is East Anglia’s premier sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire, London, Milton Keynes and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV please just give us a ring for a confidential chat via the number on our website. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy