Sales Representative

Red Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Representative in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves handling inbound calls and assisting customers. Offering a salary of £23,809 plus potential commissions of £25,000 annually. Ideal candidates have sales experience and a passion for customer service. Benefits include a training bonus, uncapped commissions, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Free parking

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a sales role, preferably in a service-driven environment.
• Strong passion for customer service, especially in sensitive situations.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with various clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls and assist customers in finding the right solutions.
• Provide comprehensive options to customers with complex needs.
• Address and resolve customer concerns with professionalism.

Skills

Sales target achievement

Customer service excellence

Effective communication

Job description

Red Recruitment is recruiting Sales Representatives to join our client, an award-winning company. You will be required to handle inbound calls and assist customers with their queries.

The salary for this position is 23,809 per annum, however, you will be able to earn an additional 25,000 per annum in commission.

You should ideally have experience working in a sales background, but if you are target-driven and have a passion for sales, we still want to speak with you.

The training period will span over 6 months where you will earn 250 training bonus per month. After the training period has completed, the normal commission structure will commence, allowing you to earn an additional 25,000 per annum on top of your salary.

During the first 4 weeks of training, you will be required to be in the office Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm.

Benefits and Package for a Sales Representative:

• Salary: 23,809 per annum plus additional average earning potential between 15,000 - 25,000
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
  • Hours between:
  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm
  • Saturday, 9am - 5.30pm
  • Sunday, 10am - 5pm
  • Roughly 1 in 2 weekend days to work + a day off in lieu during the week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Southend-on-Sea
• Start date: August 2025
• Uncapped commissions paid monthly
• Free parking in the surrounding areas
• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Progression opportunities throughout the business, across all sites and departments

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Representative:

• Handling inbound calls and assisting customers in finding the right solutions to meet their needs
• Providing comprehensive options to customers, including those with complex needs
• Handling delicate conversations with care and professionalism
• Being able to address and resolve customer concerns

Key Skills and Experience of a Sales Representative:

• Ideally, you should have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• You should have a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service, especially in sensitive situations
• A minimum of 1 year in a previous sales role, with experience in a service-driven environment, is preferred
• Being able to communicate professionally and in a kind and sensitive manner with a range of people is required

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant skills and experience required, please apply now!

Red Recruitment (Agency)