Sales Advisor

Celnor; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £350 monthly

33 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Salary sacrifice options

Learning & development

Team social events

People-first culture

Job summary

SSG Training & Consultancy Ltd, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Sales Advisor in Plymouth to turn enquiries into bookings and build lasting client relationships. You will promote services, manage bookings, and contribute to sales campaigns while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Ideal candidates have proven sales and customer service experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook. A proactive team player attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and customer service with client engagement focus.
• Confident in engaging with senior decision-makers and building trust.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound inquiries from new and existing customers, converting interest into bookings or meetings.
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell services to maximise customer value.
• Build strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business and loyalty.
• Promote services, packages, and promotions in an engaging way.
• Generate new sales opportunities through outbound calls and email activity.
• Lead or contribute to strategic sales campaigns and drives to achieve targets.
• Proactively identify service improvements and gather client feedback.
• Manage bookings accurately and efficiently with correct details.
• Follow up with potential customers to secure bookings and improve conversion.
• Work towards individual and team targets for bookings, engagement, and revenue.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience at every stage.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Client engagement

Effective communication

Self-management

Team player

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sales Advisor

Department: Business Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Compensation: £25,500 - £28,500 / year

Description

Sales Advisor

SSG Training and Consultancy

Who we are

SSG Training & Consultancy Ltd support businesses to improve health, safety, environmental, HR, and compliance performance through industry accredited training, including UKATA asbestos awareness, alongside advisory and consultancy services delivered via classroom, online, and virtual formats.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

As a Sales Advisor, you act as the main point of contact for customers, often delivering the first impression for new or infrequent clients. Your role involves turning enquiries into bookings, building strong relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase customer spend. Through clear communication and a proactive sales approach, you guide customers through the booking process, recommend suitable solutions, and secure appointments that support business growth. You take full ownership of each inquiry from initial contact to confirmed booking, ensuring every interaction is handled professionally.

What you will do

• Handle inbound inquiries from new and existing customers, converting interest into bookings or meetings.
• Identify and act on opportunities to upsell or cross-sell services to maximise customer value.
• Build strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business and long-term loyalty.
• Confidently promote services, packages, and promotions in an engaging way.
• Generate new sales opportunities through outbound calls and email activity
• Lead or contribute to strategic sales campaigns and sales drives, consistently achieving agreed sales targets.
• Proactively identify service improvement opportunities and gather client feedback to enhance customer experience.
• Manage bookings accurately and efficiently, ensuring all details are recorded correctly.
• Follow up with potential customers to secure bookings and improve conversion rates.
• Work towards individual and team targets for bookings, engagement, and revenue growth.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience at every stage of the journey.
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Who you are

• Proven experience in sales and customer service, with a strong focus on client engagement
• Confidence working with senior decision-makers and building trust quickly.
• Strong ability to self-manage a busy workload while staying focused.
• A proactive team player with energy, drive, and a positive attitude.
• Administrative experience with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand wider business impact and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Benefits

• Bonus earning of up to £350 per month*
• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, with additional leave through long service awards and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Employee referral scheme and long-service recognition awards.
• Company sick pay and internal wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Free onsite parking and on site electric vehicle charging points (contribution applicable).
• Salary sacrifice options to support flexible benefits choices.
• Learning and development opportunities, including formal training, informal learning, and leadership development programmes.
• Regular team activities and social events.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation with strong values, high aspirations, and a people first culture.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.