Research Support Executive, Wilmslow, c24,000

My client, a leader in the Business Research sector, is looking for a talented, ambitious and committed team player to join their extremely successful team.

The role is to support a client account team by harvesting data/information from a number of internet sources, websites, catalogues, databases, google alerts, surveys and phone calls. The  role also involves analysing and interpreting patterns and trends and accurate reporting.

The role is critical in supporting Account managers with their client relationship, supporting their work on 'client' research projects and lead generation campaigns.

Sector Research - investigation into various industries 
Lead Generation/Prospecting - Identification, qualification and development of  leads, understanding the buying process, contacting prospects by email/phone and/or contacting decision makers 
Evaluating - qualify and assess the viability of an interested lead for our clients to review
Data input & analysis - utilise sales CRM tool/database to accurately record all info
Buyer Recruitment - inviting and securing the attendance of guests for client marketing activities

Client marketing activities can include;

hospitality events
sales appointments
familiarisation trips 

Additional activities could include:

• assist with survey design and collection of data for market research surveys; • calling a pre-prepared list of prospects in order to schedule face to face sales appointments; • post-event follow-up of leads; • contact name and detail validation/acquisition; • liaise with clients as necessary; • attend relevant business tourism industry educational/training events for the purposes of professional and personal development.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in an organised manner, be able to follow and process instructions and have the ability to understand, enter & check data with accuracy and attention to detail.

This is a fantastic long term career opportunity for an intelligent, forward thinking candidate with an interest in business research, analysis and building business relationships.

To Apply Please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted within 3 working days to discuss your application. Unfortunately if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability