Regional Sales Consultant

Elis UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Holiday

Car Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Job summary

Elis UK Limited is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Consultant to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, conducting market research, and negotiating high-value contracts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals, monitor industry trends, and report on progress.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success. The role requires field sales experience, a track record in new business development, and

Qualifications

• Field sales experience and proven success in new business development.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and excellent communication.
• Experience with contracts sales is advantageous; proficient to use CRM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to fuel growth.
• Conduct market research and develop strategic business plans.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value deals and contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to present proposals.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to spot opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports for management on sales activities.
• Attend industry events and network to expand customer base.

Skills

Field sales experience

New business development

Contract sales

Business acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Analytical mindset

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

About a career with Elis

About Elis

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

What We Offer

• 33 Days Holiday
• Car Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical