Internal Sales Executive

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic Internal Sales Executive in Manchester to support customers, manage quotations, and oversee projects from enquiry to delivery.

You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, warehouses, and external sales colleagues to drive growth and provide exceptional service. The role involves building lasting relationships, identifying new sales opportunities, and delivering proactive updates throughout the sales process in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience in Internal Sales, Sales Support, Sales Executive, Account Management or Customer Service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with customers and suppliers over the phone and via email.
• Positive, proactive and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience using ERP systems; NetSuite advantageous.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Desire to learn, develop and grow within a successful business.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Generate accurate, competitive, and commercially effective quotations.
• Identify customer requirements and provide sales support throughout the buying journey.
• Manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and customers to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and manage live projects using company systems.
• Collaborate with external sales colleagues to develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Liaise with branch and warehouse teams on stock and lead times.

Skills

Internal Sales Experience

Communication

Organisational Skills

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Are you a proactive sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships, managing projects, and turning enquiries into profitable business?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Internal Sales Executive to join a thriving and growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with internal sales experience who wants to play a key role in supporting customers, managing quotations, and delivering exceptional service from enquiry through to completion.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, warehouses, and external sales colleagues, you'll become a vital part of the branch's continued success and growth.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for managing customer enquiries, producing quotations, coordinating orders, and overseeing projects through to delivery. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting customer relationships, identify new sales opportunities, and make a genuine commercial impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Generate accurate, competitive, and commercially effective quotations
• Identify customer requirements and provide exceptional sales support throughout the buying journey
• Manage customer orders from receipt through to successful delivery
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Monitor and manage live projects using company systems
• Work closely with external sales colleagues to develop and convert new business opportunities
• Liaise with branch and warehouse teams regarding stock availability and lead times
• Manage customer accounts in line with agreed credit limits and company procedures
• Deliver proactive communication and updates throughout the sales process
• Support continuous improvements across customer service and sales operations
• Assist with reporting, administrative tasks, and wider team activities as required

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 12 months' experience in an Internal Sales, Sales Support, Sales Executive, Account Management, or Customer Service role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence communicating with customers and suppliers over the phone and via email
• A positive, proactive, and customer-focused attitude
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience using ERP systems, with NetSuite experience being advantageous
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• A genuine desire to learn, develop, and grow within a successful business

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the construction, building materials, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution sectors
• Experience managing project-based sales orders
• Understanding of stock management, supply chains, and product availability

If you're an organised and commercially minded Internal Sales professional who enjoys building relationships, managing projects, and helping customers find the right solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website