Full job descriptionFindCore are thrilled to be assisting a fast-growing construction, forestry and landscaping supplies company with the recruitment of a Telephone & Trade Counter Sales Executive.
Permanent, full-time position. This is an office-based role working from the company’s trade counter and showroom in Chorley. Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Salary
£28,000–£30,000 basic salary, depending on experience
OTE of £32,000–£45,000 through uncapped commission and performance-related bonuses
Key Responsibilities
*Answer incoming sales calls and respond to customer enquiries.
*Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
*Deal with email enquiries, quotations and invoice requests.
*Contact existing and prospective trade customers by telephone and email.
*Identify sales opportunities and promote relevant products to customers.
*Serve customers at the trade counter and provide knowledgeable product advice.
*Build strong relationships with trade and retail customers.
*Maintain accurate customer, sales and order records.
*Complete general office and sales administration duties.
*Occasionally support the warehouse with incoming deliveries and order processing.
*Assist with packing customer orders when required.
*Maintain a safe and secure working environment by following company procedures.
Skills & Experience
*Previous experience within telephone sales, trade counter sales, customer service or a similar commercial role.
*Excellent customer service and communication skills.
*Confident telephone manner with the ability to build rapport quickly.
*Sales-driven approach with the motivation to achieve targets and earn commission.
*Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Strong organisational and time-management skills.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a successful team.
*Comfortable working under pressure within a busy environment.
*Flexible attitude and willingness to support other areas of the business.
*Previous experience within construction, forestry, landscaping, tools or building supplies would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
*Basic salary of £28,000–£30,000, depending on experience.
*Realistic OTE of £32,000–£45,000.
*Uncapped sales commission and performance-related bonuses.
*Additional annual and company bonus opportunities.
*Opportunities for overtime.
*Full product and systems training.
*Excellent career-development and progression opportunities.
*Company health insurance, subject to qualifying criteria.
*28 days’ paid holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
*Monday-to-Friday working with no regular weekend requirement.
*Structured breaks and a dedicated lunch hour.
*Workplace pension scheme.
*Subsidised tea and coffee facilities.
*Free on-site parking.
*Opportunity to join an established and growing business trading since 2009.
For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs, please apply via the link below or contact FindCore in the strictest confidence.