Business Operations Placement

by Egress

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Deadline: 15th November 2019
Salary: £18,000
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Business Operations, Data Science, Logistics and Operations
Location: London
City: London

Business Operations Placement

As Egress Software Technologies continues its path of exciting growth, we are offering the exceptional opportunity to join our Sales Operations team. This candidate will be an undergraduate student looking to undertake a 12-month placement in our Sales Operations department as part of their university degree, commencing Summer 2020.

Our Placement Community consists of ambitious team players with excellent interpersonal skills and a get-up-and-go attitude. Our fast-paced growth and unique company culture welcomes new employees and inspires them to thrive.

This role will be based at Egress’ headquarters, in and amongst many other technical organisations in Old Street, London – right in Central London and a stone’s throw away from trendy Shoreditch!

What would I be doing as Sales Operations Placement?

Our Sales Operations team is the pivotal role between the Sales department and the wider business. The team continuously drives the sales system and improves processes, the quality of the data, and creates reports for Senior Management. You will be proactively monitoring data quality, which is used to make strategic and operational business decisions.

As part of the Sales Operations team, your role will involve but is not limited to:

  • Becoming an expert in using our CRM system - becoming the ‘go-to’ person for system queries
  • Using our CRM system to meet changing business requirements
  • Understanding the current processes - reporting and identify areas that can be improved in order to increase efficiency
  • Maintaining our CRM database – ensuring customer and prospect information is up to date
  • Supporting and developing reporting for the whole business - drives process and leadership decisions and operational support
  • Assisting with processing of Sales Orders in the CRM system – e.g. supporting internal set up of new customers

Who is Egress looking for?

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic second year student at university who is studying in a UK based university, predicted a 2:1 or above in a Business-related degree.

To protect the wellbeing of our employees, our company policy states that all employees must live within a 90-minute commute or be willing to relocate for the year.

If you are analytical, self-motivated, naturally curious with strong communication skills, then this role would suit you! We don’t expect you to have previous experience in Sales Operations (although previous exposure would be beneficial). You will be well-suited if you are process-minded and interested in pursuing a career in a role similar to this. The successful applicant will be someone with:

  • A strong understanding of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software
  • The ability to work both independently and as a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solution-focused problem-solving skills
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude
  • The ability to work under pressure

What rewards and benefits would I get in this role?

The base salary for this position is £18,000 per Annum. Employee benefits include:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave
  • Free Breakfasts
  • Rooftop Bar
  • Monthly Fully-funded Office Socials e.g. Trampolining, Bowling, Sports Day, Pub Quiz etc .
  • Invite to our Annual Employee Team Building Event – overnight trip away to a UK resort, all meals and accommodation paid for
  • Free Fruit
  • Pool League
  • Discounted gym scheme
  • Free Eyecare Vouchers
  • RAC Discounted Breakdown Cover
  • Company Sports Teams
  • Friday Beer O’Clock
  • Internal Recognition Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Discount Scheme
  • Charity Events
  • White Collar Factory Office Perks e.g. Discounted Theatre and Concert Tickets
  • Access to running track on the rooftop of the White Collar Factory

About Egress

Egress Software Technologies (est. 2007) is an award-winning provider of data encryption services designed to secure all forms of electronic information via a single platform. Egress’ encryption services are currently trusted globally by over 2000 enterprises, across multiple sectors. We're proud of our award-winning technology which has been recognised as the very best in the business. At the 2018 Computing Security Awards we were named 'Encryption Solution of the Year' and ‘Cloud Security Solution of the Year’, as well as ‘Best Public Sector Project’ at the UK IT Industry Awards. In the past year we have brought on 100 people into our 250 people organisation, and growth is set to keep going across our five offices in London, Sheffield, Boston, Toronto and Amsterdam. Our success in hiring graduates, placement students and apprentices was recognised at the Rate My Placement 2018 National Undergraduate Employability Awards, where we were shortlisted for the 'Best Small to Medium-sized Employer'.

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