We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Inside Sales Executive to join our client.
This role will be central to delivering fast, quality traded solutions to customer enquiries, operating in a "quick centre" style environment.
You’ll be responsible for sourcing, quoting, and securing business, providing customers with fast, competitive responses to meet their needs.
A background in distribution or trading environments will be highly beneficial.
This role would suit someone with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to get tasks done and someone who thrives in an environment where each day brings new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
*Respond to inbound customer enquiries, providing quick, accurate, and competitive quotations.
*Source traded parts and solutions from our supplier and distributor network.
*Manage and grow relationships with key distributors, suppliers, and trading partners.
*Follow up on quotations to secure orders, negotiating terms where required.
*Liaise closely with the engineering and external sales teams to ensure solutions align with customer requirements.
*Provide regular feedback to the sales and procurement teams regarding market trends, pricing, and product availability.
*Update and maintain accurate records within the CRM system.
*Support continuous improvement of processes to ensure the highest standards of customer service.
*Assist in onboarding new suppliers where necessary to expand trading capability.
Knowledge and Skills:
*Experience in internal sales, distribution, or procurement in a technical or engineering environment.
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance speed and accuracy.
*Bearing industry knowledge beneficial, but not essential if you have experience in similar industrial/mechanical sectors.
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Confident using CRM systems, MS Office, and other business tools.
*Positive, driven, and collaborative attitude.