Products / Services Sales Representative

Colas; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction company is seeking an Internal Sales Representative in Warrington. The role involves managing existing accounts and generating new leads in the road surfacing sector. Candidates should have sales experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The company offers a salary between £28,000 to £30,000, along with various benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme (x4 basic salary)

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)

Fully funded Professional Qualifications

Ongoing personal/professional development

Discounts on various services through employee portal

Qualifications

• Experience in sales-related fields is valued.
• Ability to maintain customer relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to meet your client's business objectives.
• Manage inbound sales leads and conduct outbound calls.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Education

Graduate or equivalent with sales placement experience

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the Role

The Internal Sales Representative will be based at our Warrington site, selling products related to the road surfacing sector. Your client base will cover the North West, and you will be responsible for managing existing accounts by telephone, with occasional external visit support as required. In addition to maintaining relationships, you will generate new opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to the growth of the business in your assigned territory.

This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their career, as it offers the chance to work closely within a supportive team, build sector expertise, and benefit from ongoing learning and development. We are committed to helping you progress and achieve your professional goals.

Main Responsibilities

As Internal Sales Representative you will build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships with existing and lapsed accounts. You will identify opportunities by understanding your client's business objectives, trends, peaks and troughs and provide solutions.

You will be a first point of contact for inbound sales leads, follow up with outbound calls and make outbound telesales calls while maintaining the customer relationship management (CRM) database.

This role offers outstanding career development opportunities to move into a field based sales role by collaborating with the Sales team and assisting in developing Marketing & Sales strategies.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in any sales-related field (previous internal sales experience is a plus), with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role is also well suited to commercially aware graduates with placement experience who are looking to build a solid, long-term career in sales, with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

You will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and, ideally, have experience with CRM software.

Profile

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including :

• A salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme, (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values : Respect , Commitment , Pioneering , and Sharing . These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing , we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.