As Trainee Sales Executive you will be joining a global brand leader. With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre. This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships. Based in Gateshead this role is full time and permanent, Mon to Fri offering a starting salary of circa 27,000 and an OTE of 32,000.

Key Accountabilities for the Trainee Sales Executive:

Drive your self development by engaging with the training programme
Undertake retail and customer service activities within the companies shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction
Identifying and researching new business leads
Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling
Visiting customers weekly
Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies
Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service
Conduct stock takes as requested
Re-stocking/replenishing items
Understand the range of company products
Administration of sales orders received
Administer any returns
Handle parts enquiries
Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office

Skills and attributes required for the Trainee Sales Executive:

Excellent customer service skills
Ambitious, proactive and driven
Keen interest in your own self development
Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised
High degree of computer literacy
Customer centric individual

What's in it for you?

Starting salary circa 27,000 and an OTE 32,000
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.

The role is based on 37.5 hours a week 8.30 - 5.00

33 days' holiday (including 8 bank holidays), pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!