Job Description

At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.

We are currently looking for a

Sales Advisor

to join our Sales team in Longtown.

We are looking for a well organised, motivated individual who will support the company's growth by engaging with existing and prospective customers, developing new business opportunities, and executing sales strategies aligned with our commercial objectives. This role combines a hands-on sales focus with market awareness, networking, and pipeline management.

The hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between the hours of 08:00 - 16:30.

Benefits Included

Attractive salary of 26,265 per annum Life insurance Medicash scheme Sickness scheme Company Pension

Responsibilities

Sales and Business Engagement Identify New Business in Line with Sales Strategy Lead Development Tactical Sales - Real-Time Capacity Strategic Pipeline Growth Mailbox Management - Within SLA Database Management and Accuracy Clear and Concise Notes on All Customer Contact Networking and Representation

Requirements

Experience

Proven experience in a sales or business development role. Experience in the transport or haulage industry preferred but not essential.
Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and rapport-building ability Organised, persistent, and target-driven Proficient in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams) Able to manage multiple queries and activities with attention to detail Knowledge of freight, haulage, or logistics industry (preferred but not essential)
Education and Qualifications

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths essential. NVQ (or equivalent) in Customer Service / Sales related discipline preferred. Further education (A-levels, BTEC, etc.) preferred.
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As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the recruitment process.

If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,265.82 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have any previous experience in a sales or business development role? Do you have any previous experience within the transport or haulage industry?
Work Location: In person