New Business Sales Executive

Our client, a growing company in Exeter are looking to recruit a New Business Sales Executive to join their busy team. You will provide an internal support function for the external sales team, and internal project management team undertaking administration of enquiries and quotations. You will be the first port of call for incoming customer enquiries and you will promote company’s products by helping to create end user demand, through pro-active telesales & social media targeting of prospective customers, for example, installers, merchants, homeowners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To assist with the processing of all incoming enquiries
• To enable the provision of accurate quotations & CAD line drawings where necessary to customers based on their specification
• Work closely with the external sales team and the internal team
• Effectively communicate full range of products including all features and benefits to current & prospective customers
• Promote new products, special deals and incentives
• Actively seek new installers or merchants, suitable for visit by the external sales team
• Use Outlook and CRM systems to update appointments as well as customer records, projects and activities
• Sourcing and developing client relationships and referrals
• Be mindful of selling costs and margins to maintain maximum profitability
• Other tasks to be carried out as required may include the need to attend trade shows, exhibitions or meetings which may occur on weekends or bank holidays
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out a business conversation with business owners and decision makers

ATTRIBUTES & SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-driven and highly motivated, able to prioritise, and manage time efficiently
• Previous experience in technical support and / or sales would be beneficial, not essential
• Able to professionally and confidently communicate with all levels of customer from self-build/ home owners to installers, architects, specifiers, contractors and developers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential customers
• Knowledge and understanding of Product, training would be given
• Ability to communicate at all levels effectively and excellent inter-personal skills
• Familiar of working in a fast moving "fluid" environment
• Flexible and adaptable in approach
• Willing to travel and work away from home for short durations, with proper notice
• Excellent administrative & organisational skills
• Must be computer and IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Flexible and adaptable in approach
• Willing to travel and work away from home for short durations, with proper notice

PACKAGE:

• Hours of work 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday
• Basic salary £25,000 + bonus
• Target Linked Bonus with additional earnings for up to £10,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension

If you would like to join a friendly, welcoming team, a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, competitive package, performance based bonus then don’t hesitate and apply now! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to flourish within an ongoing success story so please apply with your most up to date CV.

If you do not have any contact from us within 7 working days please assume that on this occasion unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful, and we invite you to submit your CV for other roles you feel your skills, qualifications and experience match.