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About us:

Founded in 2018, Performance Lighting Ltd has grown to become one of the fastest growing independent lighting distributors in the UK.

Based in Leeds, our team supplies the latest in own branded LED lighting to distributors and wholesalers across the UK, from the smallest independent through to the largest national chains.

Performance Lighting isn't just about selling lights; we're about creating impactful, innovative, and sustainable lighting solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. As a member of our internal sales team, you'll be part of a close-knit and collaborative environment where every voice counts. You'll enjoy the freedom to make decisions, the flexibility to try new approaches, and the opportunity to directly shape your role as we grow.

If you're passionate about building relationships, dedicated to providing excellent service, and excited about the lighting industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us at Performance Lighting, where your next career move could be the beginning of something truly transformative--for you and for us.

Role Overview:

Performance Lighting is seeking a driven Internal Sales Executive to join our growing team, someone who thrives in a flexible environment and is eager to shape both their future and the future of our brand.

Whether you are already working in the sales sector, ideally within the lighting industry, and are now seeking that extra bit of freedom to make a more personal impact, or you have a strong foundation in customer service and are now looking to leverage your B2B experience in a sales role--this opportunity is built for ambitious professionals like you.

This isn't just a role where you follow a rigid script; here, you'll have the freedom and support to bring your ideas to life and explore new ways to enhance customer satisfaction, discover new business opportunities, and maximise revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development:

- Proactively seek out and develop new client relationships, with a focus on expanding our customer base, range of products sold and increasing turnover.

Client Relationship Building:

- Work with clients at all levels, from branch managers to buyers and counter staff, to identify and understand their needs.

Account Management:

- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and addressing any concerns.

- Maintain regular contact with our existing wholesale customers to encourage repeat business and new product up take.

- Co-ordinate with our operations and warehouse team to ensure on time deliveries

- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities

Sales Strategy Implementation:

- Work closely with the Sales Manager to support and execute sales strategies that align with our business goals.

Sales support & Administration:

- Prepare and issue quotations, price lists and promotional materials tailored to each individual account or customer group

- Log all interactions and opportunities in the CRM system

Sales Reporting & Analysis:

- Monitor your own sales performance, prepare regular reports, and provide insights to improve sales effectiveness.

- Staying up to date and communicating updates on competitor products and pricing

Client Visits & Events:

- Help support our external team in events and occasional client visits.

Team Collaboration:

- Work with our marketing and product teams to align on strategies, share feedback from clients, and ensure cohesive communication.

- Support our field sales by following up on activity and helping with account insights

- Participate and present in regular sales meetings and product training sessions

- Follow up on marketing campaigns

Office Based

- Work within our highly knowledgeable team.

We will support you to achieve you objectives, Turnover, Margin, New clients

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience: A background in sales or customer service, ideally with experience of managing longer-term B2B client relationships.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clients at all levels of the organisation.

Self-Motivated & Proactive: A driven individual who can work independently, take initiative, and develop creative approaches to win new business.

Organisational Skills: Strong time management and organisational skills to balance account management and new business activities.

Enthusiasm for shaping both your personal career trajectory and contributing to the growth of a forward-thinking company

Lighting experience is beneficial but not beneficial as full training will be given.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary & Benefits: Annual salary reviews, quarterly appraisals, and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development: Opportunities for paid training, career growth, and development in sales skills and industry knowledge.

Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values innovation and supports professional growth.

Autonomy: Freedom to develop and implement your own sales strategies within a fast-growing business.

We will support you to achieve you objectives, Turnover, Margin, New clients

Company Benefits :

Private Medical Cover (BUPA)

Regular company and team building events

Paid Training up to degree level

Free on-site parking

Company Pension Scheme

Performance Based Bonuses

Collaborative team environment

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take your career in sales to the next level and make an impact in a new industry, please submit your CV and cover letter to Luke@performance-lighting.co.uk by 06/06/2025. Please include "Internal Sales Executive" in the subject line.

Performance Lighting Ltd

Unit B8, Astra Business Park

Parkside Lane

Leeds

LS11 5SZ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: SALESIN25