Product Specialist

Exertis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Exertis UK is seeking a Product Specialist to enhance their sales efforts by promoting recognized brands and strategies within a collaborative team. The role involves maintaining relationships, managing sales tools, and driving promotional efforts while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid time off for birthday and volunteering

Comprehensive parental leave

Well-being programs

Tailored career development paths

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or telesales roles.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Manage sales tools and track performance using systems like QlikView and Oracle.
• Act as a brand ambassador by making 20-30 daily customer calls.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Location: Basingstoke (RG24 8EH) or Burnley (BB12 7BF), Monday to Friday, 9 am–5:30 pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Description:

Are you looking to take your sales career to the next level in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment? Join our team at Exertis UK as a Product Specialist, where you’ll work with the AV Commercial Team and collaborate directly with selected vendors to promote their products and partner programmes inside and outside the business. This role involves working with recognized brands and owning, driving, and implementing their strategies across relevant sales channels.

As part of the team, you’ll:

1. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, coordinating sales activities and promotional efforts.
2. Manage and update sales tools, track performance using systems like QlikView and Oracle, and provide feedback to improve processes and results.
3. Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to manage pricing, resolve stock issues, and ensure seamless communication across departments.
4. Stay informed on product knowledge, market trends, and new technologies to support sales efforts and training.
5. Act as a brand ambassador by making 20-30 daily customer calls, promoting brand benefits, and identifying business opportunities.
6. Work with sales and commercial teams to manage bid pricing, address stock issues, and facilitate communication across departments.

Why Join Exertis?

At Exertis, we believe in achieving more together. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages turning challenges into opportunities. Benefits include:

• Tailored career development paths to help you thrive.
• Employee resource groups such as Women at Exertis, LGBTQIA+, and others.
• A vibrant, collaborative workplace where your voice matters.

What We’re Looking For:

You should thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. To succeed, you’ll need:

• Experience in sales or telesales roles.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and embrace challenges.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

We value hard work at Exertis. Benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave, with options to purchase additional days.
• Paid time off for your birthday and volunteering activities.
• Comprehensive parental leave and well-being programs.
• A supportive, inclusive environment focused on your growth.

Flexible Work Options:

This role is based on-site in Basingstoke or Burnley. We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that benefit our customers, business, and your personal needs.

Selection Process:

Our process includes CV review, a telephone interview, online assessments, and a formal interview (online or in person) with the hiring manager to evaluate your suitability for the role.