Sales Representative

Simply Recruiting Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Representative for a permanent role near Bath. The position offers a hybrid work setup, where you will start internally and progress to an external sales role. The ideal candidate has over a year of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. You will gain skills in telephone prospecting and client management, supported by comprehensive training and development.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Income protection plan

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Over one year of experience in an internal sales function.
• Willing to travel to cover a large sales area after one year.
• Experience with technical products (mechanical and electrical) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience and knowledge about products and services.
• Create quotations and support the sales team.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with clients after one year.

Skills

Telephone prospecting

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence and willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Simple Recruitment are looking for a Sales Representative for a permanent opportunity with our client near Bath.

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
This role is offered with a hybrid set up: 3 days from the office and 2 days from home.

30 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme
Income protection plan
Hybrid working opportunities
Flexible working conditions

The Job:
Starting as an Internal Sales Representative, you will gain valuable experience and knowledge about our products, services, and customer base. This role will provide you with the foundational skills needed to excel in sales, including telephone prospecting, creating quotations, and supporting the sales team.

After demonstrating your capabilities and completing one year in the internal sales role, you will transition to an External Sales position (2-4 days approx per month). In this role, you will take on more responsibilities, such as conducting face-to-face visits with clients, managing a larger sales area, and playing a key role in driving business growth. This progression allows you to build strong relationships with customers, develop strategic sales plans, and contribute significantly to the company’s success.

Our client is committed to supporting your career development and will provide comprehensive training and mentorship throughout your journey. Our goal is to help you achieve your full potential and advance within their company.

About You:

• Over one year of experience in an internal sales function
• A willingness to learn and improve the quality of service and documentation.
• Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform
• Willing to travel to cover a large sales area based from the office/ factory near Bath (after one year)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on own initiative
• Outgoing, confident and willing to learn
• Ideally you would have experience with a technical product (mechanical and electrical)

Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based near Bath, who are seeking a Sales Representative to join their team on a permanent basis.

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