Graduate Software Sales Executive (ERP)

Graduate Software Sales Executive (ERP) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Graduate Software Sales Executive (ERP) for a fantastic client based in Macclesfield. The role is on a temp to permanent basis, with excellent benefits. £13.50-£14.00 an hour DOE, plus bonus (Up to £400 a month) Immediate starts.The Role: We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Graduate Software Sales Executive to join a growing team focused on selling ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who already has exposure to ERP sales environments-either working as an SDR/BDR within an ERP or SaaS business, or within a lead generation / recruitment agency supporting ERP markets. This is a sales-focused role, not a technical or implementation position. You'll be responsible for generating opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and supporting the sales pipeline.Key Responsibilities:

• Making outbound B2B calls to prospective customers across various sectors.
• Conduct outbound calling, emailing and LinkedIn outreach to generate qualified leads.
• Build an understanding of ERP solutions and confidently communicate value propositions.
• Identify key decision-makers within target organisations (Finance, Operations, IT)
• Generating qualified leads and booking appointments for client sales team
• Conducting business research to identify new opportunities and decision-makers
• Maintaining accurate records and follow-ups in the CRM system
• Working towards achievable call and conversion targets
• Building strong relationships with clients through clear and professional communication

Hybrid - Office based in Macclesfield (2 days a week at home and 3 days in the office). Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm, Friday 8.30am-1.00pm (36.5 hours per week) Early Friday finish, regular team, and social events.The individual We're looking for people who have:

• Graduate with a strong interest in sales and technology
• Previous experience in ERP / SaaS sales (SDR / BDR / Telesales) or Agency supporting ERP/software markets (e.g. recruitment or lead generation)
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand different industries
• Excellent telephone manner, communication and listening skills
• Confident, proactive, and target-driven sales attitude
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce and HubSpot) and Microsoft Office
• A team player
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and email as part of multichannel outreach strategy

This role is focused on selling ERP solutions, not implementing, or supporting ERP systems. We're specifically looking for candidates with commercial exposure to ERP markets, rather than technical ERP users or consultants. If you're looking to build a career in software sales and already have exposure to the ERP space, we'd love to hear from you.Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Business Support, Legal, Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.