Inside Sales Representative

Tate; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in Southampton is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to manage and expand client relationships, achieving sales targets in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,500 plus an uncapped generous bonus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with sales order processing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and meet sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal departments for account development.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations to secure orders.
• Maintain contact with clients to enhance engagement.
• Serve as point of contact for technical enquiries.
• Join sales managers on customer visits.
• Research and reach out to potential clients.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Experience with sales order processing systems

Ability to assess business opportunities

Comfort with calculations

Proactive team player

Job description

Inside Sales Representative - Southampton - Hybrid role working in the office 4 days a week and 1 day from home - £27,500 + uncapped generous bonus

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving sales growth? We are looking for an exceptional account manager / inside sales representative to join a hugely successful global business and play a key role in expanding their customer base and deepening relationships with existing clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage existing accounts and promote and sell a range of technical products and services, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and regional sales teams to support account development and new business opportunities.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations to secure orders and build long-term customer relationships.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to enhance engagement and increase account penetration.
• Serve as the first point of contact for technical enquiries, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely and accurate resolutions.
• Join regional sales managers on customer visits to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Proactively research and reach out to potential clients to grow the account base.
• Ensure accurate order processing, especially for orders requiring special handling.
• Maintain and update the customer database to support sales activities.
• Prepare forecasts and activity reports to support strategic planning and sales performance.
• Use monthly sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Manage account transfers and referrals from manufacturing partners.
• Encourage customers to use the company's online tools and resources.

Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels.
• Experience with sales order processing systems is a plus.
• Ability to quickly assess and qualify business opportunities.
• Comfortable working with figures, including discounts, percentages, and volumes.
• A proactive, enthusiastic team player with a passion for sales.

Please note that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, and we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.