sales executive
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 3556
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Sage is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 65% match
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 28% match
Ask Sage what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
A Top Sales Performer is not luck, it’s a choice you make every day!....
Join Sage as a Sales Executive.
Join us as a Sales Executive and become one of the driving force behind creating extraordinary performance achievements and extraordinary customer experience.
You will be speaking to our valued existing customers identifying and presenting opportunities and cross selling to drive company revenue. We need people who want to exceed targets and are driven to succeed. People who can adapt to change and think outside of the box. If you can tailor conversations from transactional to consultative depending on your customer and have the ability to handle any objections and close sales this is the role for you!
Have you got good time management and are you a good communicator? Are you resilient and do you have a bounce back approach persisting through challenge? Can you show empathy and have experience adapting to different customers and their needs and their aspirations for their company?
If all the above is you then please apply we have a High Performance Culture at Sage we want people to not just hit but exceed their monthly and team targets, we support and nurture your career with continuous coaching and feedback. This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for experienced Sales people who will thrive in our Sales environment.
Key Responsibilities
Previous Sales experience in B2B preferably in an Outbound environment.
Ability to manage own time effectively and also drive KPI’s through goal setting, maintaining high standards and meeting key deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate resilience and maintain a positive attitude.
Strong communication skills and experience Closing Sales/Deals and generating revenue including cross sales.
Have a natural talent to flex your style and conversation giving a tailored approach to our valued customers – Transactional and Consultative approach.
Excellent customer service skills including influencer and have the ability to engage Key decision makers.
Takes action to keep product knowledge and skills up to date
Ability to work to individual and team targets and be self-motivated with aspirations of High Performance within Sage Sales Small Business Department.
Benefits? We have plenty...
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCMtTYUUiuU
- Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Sage holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.