Sales Associate - Entry Level

Immediate Start in Central London!

Entry Level Sales Associate - No Experience Required

Looking to start your career with a dynamic and lively team that values personal development and professional growth

Please Note: This is a long-term opportunity and requires full-time equivalent availability in the UK.

Our London-based client is growing, and they’re looking for confident, enthusiastic individuals to join them as Sales Associates. With increasing demand from their fundraising clients, it’s an exciting time to get involved and gain hands-on experience in a people-focused environment.

You’ll represent recognised fundraising brands through face-to-face sales and customer engagement, working across residential campaigns and speaking with a variety of people each day.

If you’re confident speaking with new people, enjoy working in a customer-facing environment and bring a positive, proactive attitude, this could be a great long-term opportunity to build practical sales experience.

Key Attributes:

  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Full-time equivalent availability (4–5 full days between Monday and Saturday)
  • Professional manner
  • High customer service standards
  • Strong English communication skills

The Opportunity Involves:

  • Customer Acquisition: Representing clients face-to-face, building rapport and supporting new customer acquisition.
  • Customer Engagement: Delivering positive interactions while working towards individual and team goals.
  • Client Training: Access to client training and daily upskilling sessions from the start.
  • Full-Time Equivalent Availability: 4–5 full working days per week.

Team Benefits:

  • Earnings: A Brand Awareness Fee (where applicable), plus commission and performance incentives.
  • Skill Development: Build practical communication, customer engagement and sales skills.
  • Recognition & Experiences: Performance-based incentives, networking events and annual R&R opportunities may be available.
  • Team Environment: A collaborative environment with social activities and company events.

This subcontracted opportunity requires no previous experience and may suit entry-level applicants or those looking for a change. Individuals from retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, administration, care, warehouse, front of house and other customer-facing backgrounds may have transferable skills relevant to the opportunity. Earnings consist of a Brand Awareness Fee (where applicable), plus commission and performance incentives. Apply with your CV and contact details, and successful applicants will be contacted regarding the next stage.

This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/college/university) or current international students. Due to availability requirements, our client is seeking candidates who can commit to 4–5 full working days per week (full-time equivalent).

* Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Blackwater Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying.

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