Digital Sales Executive

• Proven experience in outbound sales, business development, or inside sales. 

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. 

• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Teams for customer engagement and sales activities. 

• Strong prospecting and lead qualification skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and develop opportunities through the sales pipeline.

• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of sales targets, pipeline management and conversion metrics.

• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospects, opportunities and customers simultaneously.

• Comfortable working with digital sales tools, CRM data and performance dashboards to prioritise activity and manage pipeline effectively.

• A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach, with the confidence to engage new prospects and develop customer relationships.

Canon Core Behaviours

• Drive for results

• Focus on the customer

• Take ownership and accountability

• Act as a team player

• Shows courage and conviction

• People Orientated

• Caring for self and others

Pay - base salary £27,177 PA + commission £6,500 PA (uncapped). We provide an encouraging commission scheme that rewards you as you help us achieve your goals

About Us
At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a diverse, energetic team in Edinburgh.

• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home).

• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks.

• 25 days of holidays + bank holidays per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase.

• Access a competitive salary, benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products

• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth.

• Free parking on site.
   

If you are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

#LI-AS3

As our Digital Sales Executive within our Inside Sales Team you will be responsible for:
Sales Execution

• Conduct outbound IMS campaigns to generate leads and opportunities.
• Qualify prospects and manage pipeline through Salesforce CRM.
• Achieve individual KPIs including lead conversion and revenue targets.

Customer Engagement

• Develop an expert understanding of Canon's IMS Portfolio and deliver tailored product/service demonstrations via Microsoft Teams as part of the sales cycle.
• Understand prospect and customer challenges and deliver tailored responses around our IMS portfolio.
• Respond to prospect and customer queries with professionalism and speed.
• Be inquisitive in uncovering prospect and customer business needs and use those insights to build compelling business cases that create a clear reason for change.
• Build strong relationships through consistent digital communication.

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Use dashboards to track personal performance and pipeline health.

Collaboration & Learning

• Participate in team training and coaching sessions.
• Share insights and feedback to improve team processes and prospect and customer experiences.

• Proven experience in outbound sales, business development, or inside sales.

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Teams for customer engagement and sales activities.

• Strong prospecting and lead qualification skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and develop opportunities through the sales pipeline.

• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of sales targets, pipeline management and conversion metrics.

• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospects, opportunities and customers simultaneously.

• Comfortable working with digital sales tools, CRM data and performance dashboards to prioritise activity and manage pipeline effectively.

• A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach, with the confidence to engage new prospects and develop customer relationships.

Canon Core Behaviours

• Drive for results

• Focus on the customer

• Take ownership and accountability

• Act as a team player

• Shows courage and conviction

• People Orientated

• Caring for self and others

Pay - base salary £27,177 PA + commission £6,500 PA (uncapped). We provide an encouraging commission scheme that rewards you as you help us achieve your goals

About Us
At Canon, we've been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we're driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We're proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a diverse, energetic team in Edinburgh.

• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home).

• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks.

• 25 days of holidays + bank holidays per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase.

• Access a competitive salary, benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products

• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth.

• Free parking on site.

If you are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

#LI-AS3