Location
Twickenham, London

Hours
Flexible, self-managed hours as a self-employed professional

Salary
Up to £40,000 per annum (uncapped commission)

About the Role
Unleash your potential as a self-employed Membership Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses, a trusted national business support organisation. This role empowers you to build a strong and sustainable business model servicing the SME community. You will develop long-lasting relationships within your business community, build your network, and be recognised as a trusted business advisor across your territory. Be your own boss, run your business your way, and take charge of your destiny with unrivalled support every step of the way.

As a Membership Advisor, you will be field-based, responsible for managing your territory to deliver new members by selling a suite of business support services into the small business sector. This opportunity requires a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a proven track record in sales.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Driving new member acquisition to achieve quarterly sales targets within your assigned territory
- Developing and executing territory plans by identifying and targeting potential members through strategic planning and relationship building with key decision-makers
- Maximising revenue by proactively identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities with new and existing members
- Utilising Salesforce CRM to effectively manage the sales pipeline through lead generation, referrals, and conversions
- Collaborating effectively with internal teams, including the field-based development management team, to ensure excellent customer service and efficient lead follow-up

Experience
Proven sales record with demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, including experience in new business acquisition and account management.

About you
Strong understanding of the SME sector and its unique challenges. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Self-motivated, results-oriented, resilient, and sales-focused with a positive attitude. Full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications
Experience using Salesforce CRM or a similar platform is essential. No formal qualifications specified, but a proven track record in sales and relationship management is critical.