Trainee Sales Advisor

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£25,000 to £26,000 per annum plus Bonus

Are you a determined and organised sales co-ordinator who is looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? This is your chance to join an established and reputable company based at their head quarters just outside of Nantwich. You will already have a natural drive to succeed and will be given all the tools you need and be fully supported throughout your training in order to give you the best possible start on in your new position. This is a role which offers an attractive basic salary with excellent realistic bonus potential.

Role of Sales Executive

Handle all in-bound phone, email, and on-line quote enquiries.
Provide customers with timely and accurate quotations & order confirmations.
Chase existing quotations and tenders to generate additional business.
Achieve your personal monthly sales target as agreed with your line manager.
Maintain an accurate customer database and customer files.
Deal with customers face to face when they arrange collections from the yard.
Ensure to take ownership of customer complaints and ensure a satisfactory resolution.
Be proactive with follow-up calls on sales leads/existing customers to help generate sales.
Maintain a production management sheet.
Adding Sales Orders to SAGE
Be able to work to tight deadlines, KPI's and in a busy face paced sales office.
Speak with external transport to ensure smooth deliveries are made.
Attend trade shows throughout the year; overnight stay & travel required.
Participate in weekly sales meetings.
Work closely with the accounts department to ensure all orders are paid prior to delivery / collection.
Manage your own customers end-to-end.
Always deliver quality customer service.
Requirements for Sales Executive

Previous sales experience
Confident in closing sales
Self-motivated and driven individual.
Excellent communication skills; verbal & written.
Excellent persuasive and negotiating skills.
Customer-focused.
Computer literate; Word, Excel etc.
Ability to work well as a team, as well as independently.

Benefits

Attractive basic
Realistic commissions
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
To apply call Leanne (phone number removed) or call (url removed)

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