Sales Representative

Bristol Industrial; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastic manufacturer in Liverpool is seeking a full-time Sales Representative to enhance their sales team. Ideal candidates will excel in generating leads, have a strong customer service background, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff canteen

20 days of annual leave (increasing with service)

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous sales/customer service experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel functions and familiarity with Microsoft tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 20 cold calls daily.
• Liaise with departments to track order statuses.
• Prepare daily reports on outstanding orders and sales figures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are recruiting for a Sales Representative to join one of the UK's leading plastic manufacturers based in Liverpool. This is a full-time permanent office-based role working Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm, offering a salary of £28k per annum, rising to £30k after a successful 6-month probation. The role offers free onsite parking, a staff canteen, 20 days of annual leave (increasing with length of service), a company bonus scheme, and more!

Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead generation and marketing: minimum 20 cold calls a day
2. Use of website tracking software to generate leads
3. Customer service: liaising with other departments to track order status and manage jobs from order to on-time delivery
4. Raise quotes and customer orders using Microsoft Dynamics and order entry system
5. Deal with purchase orders for external suppliers
6. Prepare daily reports on outstanding orders and sales figures
7. Attend sales meetings and take minutes

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

• Previous sales/customer service experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally polythene or other packaging
• Proficiency in Excel functions; experience with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Power BI is advantageous but training will be provided
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable with shifting demands and able to prioritize tasks

This Sales Representative role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and generating sales. If you are seeking a role that offers progression, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.