Job Description

We are looking for a full-time permanent

Inside Sales Executive

to assist our growing team in Newtownards.

Applicants should review the job description and person specification outlined below, paying particular attention to the Essential Criteria. Applications should be by CV with an accompanying letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria. CVs / cover letters without sufficient detailed information may not be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS SUNDAY 25th JANUARY 2026. APPLICATIONS AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The job holder will be a results-oriented Sales Professional with excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Our Inside Sales Representatives are professionals who service established accounts and prospect leads to increase our customer base. Upon hire you will participate in a product orientation programme to quickly gain expertise with UPM products and customers.

Responsibilities

Sales

Respond to inbound sales calls/customer telephone inquiries concerning all company products, processing services, pricing and delivery options. Make outbound sales calls for the purpose of prospecting, expanding the customer base, and for marketing of additional products/product applications or services to existing customers. Build strong customer relationships. Provide verbal and written quotations negotiating order level pricing and order level freight terms, determine inventory availability. Prepare reports and correspondence as required. Enter Sales orders on our system Progress orders Provide support for the other internal teams

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

5 GCSE to include Mathematics and English at C grade or above

Desirable

*2 A levels at grade C or above

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

1+ years of inbound /outbound business to business telephone sales experience.

Desirable

*Previous experience in the metals industry especially in a service centre setting

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Proficiency in the use of MS Office software, including E-mail and Internet technology

Desirable

Use and application of an ERP system.
SKILLS

Essential

Must be a results oriented sales professional with excellent communication, customer service, negotiation, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and work effectively with the specifications and application of an extensive product line.
All posts at the company are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a pre-employment medical check.

PLEASE NOTE:

Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate relevant achievement, experience, knowledge and understanding of the essential criteria marked will go forward to the next stage in the recruitment and selection process. The panel reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate short-listing using the areas marked *.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CLOSING DATE

Please submit a CV to Simon Hull, Inside Sales Manager no later than 5 pm on Sunday 25th January 2026. Shortlisting will take place the following week and interviews will be scheduled during the 1st/2nd week in February.

Application deadline:

25.01.2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary: 31,780 to 34,163

Benefits

:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Free parking Private medical insurance

Schedule

:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Work Location:

In person (consideration for flexible working after probation)

PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR THE PREVIOUS JOB AD NEED NOT REAPPLY

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Essential Criteria

Willingness to travel eg trade fairs, customer visits (occasional/infrequent)

Full Driving Licence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,780.00-34,163.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person