Job description:
Join a well-established sales team where you'll combine account management with new business development to drive profitable growth.
Sales Executive
Andover
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 Plus performance related bonus
The role:
Our client is recruiting for a Sales Executive to join their well established sales team. The role combines account management with proactive new business development, with a clear focus on growing profitable sales and building strong customer relationships.
Working: Monday to Thursday 08:30am to 17:00pm - Friday 08:30am to 12:30pm
Key responsibilities:
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Manage and grow existing customer accounts, identifying opportunities to increase spending and broaden the products supplied
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Develop new business through prospecting, customer contact and converting enquiries and leads into orders
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Follow up quotations, samples and open opportunities consistently to maximise conversion
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Take ownership of customers from initial enquiry through to order fulfilment and after-sales support
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Coordinate forward orders for key accounts and work closely with Purchasing and suppliers on bespoke requirements
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Maintain awareness of market activity, competitor pricing and opportunities that could support sales growth
What we are looking for:
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Sales or customer-facing commercial experience is preferred, but we will also consider an ambitious candidate looking to build a career in sales
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Confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with customers, following up opportunities and asking for the order
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Commercially aware, organised and self-motivated, with a practical approach to getting things done
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Able to build long-term relationships and work well with colleagues across the business
