Business Assistant

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and waste services company in Coventry is seeking a Business Sales Assistant to join their team. This office-based role involves conducting market research, identifying sales leads, and supporting the sales team with various communications and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong numeracy and literacy abilities, and a solid understanding of MS Office. With a range of rewarding benefits and opportunities for career development, this is a great chance to make a positive difference in your community.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 15%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Double pension contribution

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Full Driving License is advisable due to travel requirements.
• Positive personality and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on competitors and identify leads.
• Attend trade shows and represent the business.
• Support the Sales Team with reports and communications.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Strong writing skills

People skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Job description

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We’re currently recruiting for a Business Sales Assistant join our team . This is an office based role and does not offer home working.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In your new role, you’ll be responsible forconducting research on competitors and identifying potential leads. Completing prospecting reports on new customers and reporting on targets along with reviewing relevant market data, through in-depth analysis make recommendations on how best to obtain opportunities from market.

You will also be get involved withattending trade shows to represent the business and seek out opportunities whilst supporting and assisting the Sales Team with written communications, reports, presentations, briefings and customer meetings etc.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Our ideal candidate will be someone whois a people person,with excellent numeracy and literacy skills along with a strong working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Due to some travel being involved with this role a Full Driving Licence would be advisable.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent Services family:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave– the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters [e-mail].

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.