Job Description

Job Summary

Do you have experience as a sales representative looking to progress your career? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team.

Based in the midlands we are an established UK manufacturer and market leading supplier of premium products seeking a dynamic and results-driven person to lead sales internally and drive revenue growth and customer service improvements. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can analyse the market, keep up with current trends and develop effective sales plans to achieve business objectives. You will possess, an understanding of sales strategies, and the ability to self-motivate in order to thrive in this role.

This is an exciting new opportunity for someone who wants to work with a desirable portfolio across multiple business sectors throughout the UK. The right person will be eager to develop their career, making this role their own, with the potential to become an on the road sales representative.

Duties

Identify leads

: Find new customers using industry directories, mailing lists, social media, and online forums, developing new sales opportunities using outbound emails, calls and lead follow-ups

Build relationships

: Develop trust and loyalty with customers by answering questions, resolving concerns, and providing information

Demonstrate products

: Explain how products and services work and how they can benefit customers

Set and achieve goals

: Meet sales targets and objectives set by leadership

Close deals

: Upselling products on orders, calling current customers who have not ordered in some time to try and get back their business.

Provide customer service

: Respond to customer inquiries and provide additional information

Manage customer portfolio

: Ensure customer feedback is captured and act on it

Coordinate with others

: Work with account managers, sales managers, and others to resolve customer issues

Monitor

market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities.

Requirements

- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with computer software systems
- Ability to listen to concerns and handle criticism
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to driving business growth
- Presentable
- Knowledge or interest in Equine, Building, Construction or Gardening helpful but not essential

Experience:

- sales: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)

What We Can Offer:

- Guaranteed Hours: We work 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. We are looking for a full-time team member.
- Location: Onsite - office-based in Barwell, Leicestershire
- Annual Leave: Our standard paid leave allowance is 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Office Closure (this usually equates to 35 to 38 days of paid annual leave per year).
- Investment: All of our employees have access to further learning and qualifications while in the role. We also like to promote from within, wherever possible, and offer real career progression opportunities, company-wide.
- Other Perks: Staff Lunches on special occasions, Dress Down Fridays once a month, Company-wide Christmas Party at the end of the year, Eye care/ dental care and Flu/Hay fever jab contributions. Bike to work scheme. On-site parking, plus many more

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking
Experience:

Sales: 1 year (required)
Location:

Leicestershire, LE9 8EY (preferred)
Work Location: In person