Sales Support Executive

Athlon Car lease International; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in mobility solutions as a Sales Support Executive in Milton Keynes. This vital role involves supporting field sales and managing customer orders with a focus on excellent service. To succeed, you'll leverage your administrative experience and attention to detail within a dynamic environment, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Company car scheme

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of fleet and leasing products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing fleet finance proposals and customer orders.
• Communicating with field sales teams and managing the order bank.
• Responding to customer queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Experience in a customer-focused administrative role

Knowledge of fleet and leasing products

Experience in motor fleet or retail finance

Knowledge of finance legislation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our office-based Sales team, delivering the highest possible level of service both internally and externally. If interested, then it is within reach with this full-time job as Sales Support Executive in Milton Keynes. We are Sales & Marketing within Athlon. Getting you there.

Your road to success

This role is vital for delivering excellent service to the field-based sales and support teams across various sales channels, including UK and international corporate business and the Public Sector. You will assist Business Development Managers, customers, and dealers by acting as an intermediary, advisor, product specialist, and administrator.

You’ll need a customer-first mindset, focusing on efficiently and accurately processing customer quotations and orders by working with the vehicle purchasing department.

You can do this as a Sales Support Executive with responsibilities including:

1. Processing fleet finance proposals, including quotations and pricing, collaborating with the pricing and risk department to ensure accurate RVs and remarketing considerations.
2. Communicating proactively with the field sales team to provide rate books and support tender requirements efficiently and in line with objectives.
3. Responding promptly and professionally to incoming calls/emails, providing rapid responses to queries, and accurately processing customer orders in coordination with the vehicle purchasing department.
4. Communicating clearly with dealers and manufacturers to obtain vehicle or pricing information for bespoke build quotations or customer requirements, and managing the current order bank.

Let’s talk Athlon

Hi! We're Athlon, the international leader in mobility solutions, part of the Mercedes-Benz Group, with over a hundred years of history. We are committed to providing excellent personal service and shaping sustainable mobility with around 1,700 colleagues worldwide.

Motivation has four wheels

Join us as a Sales Support Executive, working at least 37.5 hours per week. We seek someone passionate about our business, capable of advising on vehicle specifics, including ICE, EV, and PHEV, and staying updated on lead times, stock levels, and availability. You should have:

• Experience in a customer-focused administrative role
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in motor fleet or retail finance (preferred)
• Knowledge of finance legislation (advantageous but training provided)
• Knowledge of fleet and leasing products (preferred)

Always on the move

Athlon offers competitive salary, bonus potential, company car scheme, pension, generous holiday entitlement, hybrid working, benefits, and a modern working environment. We also promote social involvement and offer various employee benefits.

Internal candidates

Contract terms apply. Contact your HR Manager for details.

Route to your new job

Apply now! Our process includes an initial phone chat, virtual meetings, possible assessments, and a final offer. We support all candidates with reasonable adjustments and only consider applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Questions?

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