Sales Executive

CSS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent timber merchant is seeking a motivated sales team member for their Head Office in King's Lynn. The role includes building commercial opportunities, maintaining customer relations, and meeting sales targets. A background in sales and timber products is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses and employee discounts, are offered.

Benefits

Loyalty bonus

Yearly bonus

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a field sales role with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Versatile and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Self-generate and build commercial opportunities.
• Maintain a proactive sales approach.
• Hit or exceed monthly sales targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation and driven

Excellent IT Skills

A confident and determined approach

Job description

Overview

We currently are recruiting for a leading independent timber merchant; they have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join their Sales Team to be based at their Head Office in Kings Lynn.

Competitive salary offered depending on experience.

Hours will be 7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Responsibilities

• Self-generate and build commercial opportunities by converting these into revenue for the business.
• Maintain a proactive sales approach by implementing and following the strategic sales plan.
• Influence and negotiate prices to capitalise on commercial opportunities.
• Maintain a level of proactive telephone and face-to-face contact with prospective customers.
• Offer initial solution overview and help identify customer goals/challenges.
• Research local opportunities and ensure all quotations are followed up when necessary.
• Ensure all orders received are entered into the internal system accurately.
• Ensure that all customer complaints, issues and queries reach a successful and appropriate conclusion.
• Purchasing when required.
• Hit or exceed monthly sales targets.
• Generate excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the achievement of business strategy and goals.
• Serve customers on our trade counter during peak times.
• Pick orders for collection.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a field sales role with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A team player who can work well under pressure and to demanding deadlines.
• Versatile and flexible in approach.
• A good knowledge or background in timber products.
• Prepared to work on a Saturday morning according to our weekend rota.
• A can do attitude.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Self-motivation and driven.
• Excellent IT Skills.

Desirable

• Valid counterbalance forklift license holder