Trainee Sales Executive
Posted 4 days 14 hours ago by Edwards & Pearce
Up to £25,000 per annum D.O.E. Plus Benefits
Our client operates in the manufacturing sector, supplying and manufacturing products for various clients across multiple industry sectors. They are now looking to strengthen their Sales team with the recruitment of an experienced Trainee Sales Executive who will have the opportunity to progress to a Business Development Manager role in the future. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, detail-oriented, and possess good commercial acumen.
Benefits:- Pension
- 4 weeks' vacation per annum
- Laptop & mobile for business use (negotiable based on candidate's profile and experience)
- Potential to earn at least one month's salary per year as a bonus, subject to performance
- Managing and growing sales with existing customers and key accounts
- Supporting the operations team in order fulfilment and assisting with their duties
- Resolving customer disputes/issues regarding quality, product shortages, damages, and urgent or late deliveries
- Generating leads, contacting prospective customers via phone, email, and visiting them as needed for business development
- Preparing and submitting sales reports as required by management
- Developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs
- Providing daily sales success reports and communicating customer feedback (VOC) to superiors
- Demonstrating strong sales management skills in a B2B environment
- Confident communicator with a positive attitude and a polite but firm telephone manner
- Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and service providers
- Commercial, common-sense approach
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Attention to detail with an awareness of the bigger picture
A leading manufacturer.
About the Consultancy:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.