Regional Sales Consultant

Elis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elis UK is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Consultant to identify and pursue new business opportunities, expand the customer base, and drive revenue growth across industries. You will lead negotiations, present compelling proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize sales effectiveness.

Ideal candidates will have field sales experience, strong business acumen, and excellent communication skills, with a proactive, target-driven mindset and CRM/MS Office

Qualifications

• Field sales experience and proven New Business Development background.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and results-focused.
• Analytical mindset to identify trends and risks.
• Experience using CRM software and MS Office.
• Experience selling contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to fuel growth.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and trends.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand the customer base.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value deals and contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals for prospects.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and market conditions.
• Monitor sales data and feedback to improve effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on activities and results.

Skills

Field sales experience

New Business Development

Business acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration , where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Regional Sales Consultant to join our team. You will play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to fuel our company's growth, including:

• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our customer base and drive revenue growth
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events
• Lead the negotiation and closing of high-value deals and contracts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to identify new opportunities and potential risks
• Monitor and analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and maximize sales effectiveness
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to track business development activities and results

What We're Looking For

• Field sales experience
• Proven experience in New Business Development or sales roles
• If you have experience in selling contracts, this would be advantageous
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a passion for achieving results
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Proficiency in using CRM software and MS Office application