Sales Executive

AWD online; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Gateshead seeks a Sales Executive to engage in B2B sales activities. The role includes cold calling, managing client relationships, and negotiating contracts. No prior experience in the energy sector is required, full training will be provided. Candidates should have proven sales experience and excellent communication skills. The compensation package includes a salary of up to £50,000 plus uncapped commission and additional perks.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation package

Company health plan

Exclusive discounts on dining

Cinema society membership

Festival and Event tickets

Company getaways and retreats abroad

Qualifications

• Experience in the Energy Sector is not essential but beneficial.
• Ability to manage your own workload and pipeline.
• Driven character, enthusiastic and passionate.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling potential clients and explaining benefits.
• Manage client relationships and monitor for renewals.
• Tender preparations and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Proven sales experience in a B2B sales environment

Excellent telephone manner and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and achieve sales targets

Self-motivated with a drive for success

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive who has a solid sales background preferably within a B2B sales environment is required to join our Team at Northern Gas and Power. ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED – FULL PRODUCT AND SALES TRAINING PROVIDED

If you have experience in the Energy Sector, then great. If not, don’t worry. This isn’t essential, providing you’re willing to learn about the industry as we’ll provide full training and support to get you up to speed.

If you’ve worked as a Sales Consultant, Business Development Executive, B2B Sales Representative, Client Account Executive or within a similar role, then we’d like to hear from you.

SALARY: up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

LOCATION: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

Job overview

Hi, we’re Northern Gas and Power

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy. Be part of a team that’s leading the way in energy consultancy and helping businesses make informed decisions about their energy consumption.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Salary of between £25,000 – £50,000 (DoE) + Uncapped Commission
• Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies.
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there.
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family.
• Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within!

Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer

• Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):
• Additional time off in December (incentivised)
• Company getaways and retreats abroad
• Exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants
• Cinema society membership
• Company health plan with Simplyhealth
• Festival and Event tickets (including Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland, Lost & Found, Champions League and many more)

What exactly will you do?

As a Sales Executive you’ll engage in various activities such as:

• Cold calling potential clients and explaining the benefits of using NGP’s services and solutions – this is a B2B role (Business to Business).
• Question their current procurement strategy. Determine the customer’s current purchasing strategy and find ways to improve it.
• Tender preparations and supplier negotiations. After generating the lead, you will work with your closer to prepare tenders to our panel of 87 international energy suppliers and negotiate the best procurement contract for your clients.
• Manage client relationships. Act as the single point of contact for your portfolio, monitoring your pipeline for renewals or further opportunities.
• Compliance with all policies & procedures.

Onboarding includes full industry and sales training; after onboarding you’ll develop and manage your own client portfolio with independence in scheduling your time.

What we’re looking for

• Proven sales experience in a B2B sales environment
• Experience in the Energy Sector (not essential)
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills – professional and articulate
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage your own workload and pipeline
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, professional environment
• Driven character, enthusiastic and passionate
• Self-motivated with a drive and passion for success
• Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future

NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work. Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe. We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories further highlighted by our recent Good Business Charter Accreditation. Be part of our story.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How to apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13853

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Northern Gas and Power

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