Sales Executive

V3 Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive in Portsmouth. You will manage accounts for new and existing customers, proactively seek new business opportunities, and maintain positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have sales account management experience, particularly in the lighting industry, with strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales account management role, ideally in the lighting industry.
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines and deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers.
• Proactive in seeking new business opportunities.
• Produce quotes and proposals for clients.

Skills

Sales account management

Customer relationship building

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a Sales Executive to work at a location in Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to delivery
• Proactive in seeking new business opportunities in the market
• Recommend appropriate products and services
• Build and maintain new and existing accounts
• Produce quotes and proposals for clients
• Work closely with external Area Sales Managers
• Ensure all daily orders are processed and dispatched
• Achieve KPI’s focused on call statistics, sales figures, and product lines
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales account management background ideally within the lighting industry
• Establish strong relationships with new clients by using your own initiative
• Understand the customer\'s needs and deliver an excellent customer experience
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines / timeframes
• Experience of sales by telephone
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills