Sales Executive

Lancaster
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a driven and proactive Unimog Sales Executive to join our clients dynamic team. The successful candidate will be expected to build and maintain trusting relationships with their customers, ensuring their experience exceeds expectations every step of the way. From enquiry to deal closure, you will epitomize professionalism, showing exceptional communication skills and a determination to provide solutions that offer genuine value to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and nurture lasting relationships with customers, understanding their needs to offer bespoke solutions.
  • Manage all aspects of the sales process from lead generation, negotiation, to closing deals.
  • Resolve customer complaints with professionalism, turning potential negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Collaborate efficiently with internal teams and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that meet customer specifications.
  • Prospect relentlessly to identify new sales opportunities and maintain a pipeline of existing market opportunities.
  • Meticulously manage customer information, utilizing the CRM system for accurate record-keeping and to track sales progress.
  • Achieve and surpass set sales targets, contributing to the company’s growth and revenue streams.
  • Develop and execute innovative sales initiatives, and provide insightful reports on sales activity.
  • Present profitable deals to the management, ensuring all transaction documentation is managed correctly.
  • Plan and execute customer engagement strategies, including attending and participating in trade shows, online meetings, and product demonstrations.
  • Stay abreast of regional market trends and product developments to drive sales strategy.

    Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience in sales with a track record of achieving growth and exceeding targets.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Technical or operational expertise advantageous, particularly in specialist plant/tractor/municipal equipment sales (though not essential).
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage profitable negotiations.
  • Competent in using CRM systems for sales management and reporting.
  • Independent, self-motivated with a resilient, ‘never give up’ attitude.
  • The ability to travel to customer sites and attend industry events as needed.

    Join our team in Lancashire and take the lead on driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career as our Sales Executive

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