Internal Sales Executive

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commissions

Training & development

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a sales professional to handle inbound enquiries for solar PV solutions. You will conduct needs-based consultations, explain benefits and costs, and convert qualified leads into sales while recording activity in the CRM.

You will collaborate with design, survey and installation teams to ensure smooth handover and maintain high customer service standards throughout the sales journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sales experience; no direct experience required.
• Strong phone-based sales and objection-handling skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional and consultative approach.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-focused.
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls and enquiries from customers interested in solar PV systems.
• Conduct needs-based consultations to recommend suitable solar solutions.
• Explain system benefits, costs, savings, and installation processes clearly and confidently.
• Convert qualified inbound leads into completed sales.
• Accurately record customer interactions and sales activity in the CRM system.
• Work closely with design, survey, and installation teams to ensure smooth customer handover.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service throughout the sales journey.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Sales experience

Phone-based sales

Objection handling

Consultative selling

CRM familiarity

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company overview

The company is a well-established and fast-growing renewable energy provider operating across the South East of England. Specialising in residential solar PV solutions, it is committed to helping homeowners reduce energy costs and carbon emissions through high-quality, tailored installations.

Duties

• Handle inbound calls and enquiries from customers interested in solar PV systems
• Conduct needs-based consultations to recommend suitable solar solutions
• Explain system benefits, costs, savings, and installation processes clearly and confidently
• Convert qualified inbound leads into completed sales
• Accurately record customer interactions and sales activity in the CRM system
• Work closely with design, survey, and installation teams to ensure smooth customer handover
• Maintain a high standard of customer service throughout the sales journey
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs

Skills

• Minimum 1 year of sales experience - no direct experience needed
• Strong phone-based sales and objection-handling skills
• Confident communicator with a professional and consultative approach
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-focused
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive £35,000 basic salary + comms
• Dealing with inbound calls - no cold calling!
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding renewable energy sector
• Supportive sales environment with ongoing training and development