Internal Sales Executive

Overview

We are looking for a Internal Sales Executive to actively participate in the sales of timber products whilst supporting the regional external sales team to service an established customer base and convert prospect accounts into trading customers.

This position is full time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and permanent.

Detail

• Generate new and manage existing business within a defined area
• Identify and target new accounts in line with company objectives and KPIs
• Maintain and develop existing accounts in line with KPIs
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers and communicate effectively and promptly
• Respond to all customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Use the company Order Processing and Credit Control systems to provide administrative support to the external sales team
• Proactively organise databases for distributing stocknotes and supporting company marketing activities
• Meet company expectations in relation to target income, company procedures and KPIs
• Embrace training and development in sales and product knowledge
• Undertake any other duties required to support the team in achieving its objectives

Essential

• Experience in timber or construction products sales
• Experience in an internal sales environment
• Desire and aptitude to learn
• Driven, ambitious and highly motivated
• Confident with a strong desire for a successful career in sales
• Personable, presentable and professional
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection
• Good ability in a Windows PC environment, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Proactive nature with the ability to identify work and opportunities
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Annual company bonus scheme

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 day every 2 years, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy an additional 3 days’

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Office car parking

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Life assurance

• Smart casual attire and dress down Fridays

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