Telephone Sales Newcastle

Eyre & Elliston Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Eyre & Elliston Ltd is seeking an internal salesperson for the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne branch. The role focuses on handling quotations, processing orders, and developing key customer accounts within the electrical wholesale sector.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in wholesale, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive approach to sales. The position offers career progression within a respected independent wholesaler.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a wholesale or trade merchant role.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Good IT skills and quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Process quotations and sales orders for customers.
• Work closely with a large customer base to ensure orders are accurate.
• Develop turnover and profit by growing existing and new accounts.
• Assist on trade counter and with incoming phone calls.
• Support branch operations in the absence of the Manager or delivery driver.
• Manage stock levels and place orders with manufacturers.

Skills

Wholesale experience

Customer service

MS Office

Stock management

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

We are looking for an internal salesperson within our Newcastle-Upon-Tyne branch. This position ideally requires candidates with experience within wholesale industry – Such as Electrical Wholesalers, Plumbing Merchants, Hardware Shops or Builders Merchants.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work within a small team in a fast-paced office environment. Key duties include dealing with customer enquiries and orders, supplier liaison, stock control and proactive sales activities.

This position is ideally suited to candidates with experience within the Electrical Wholesale industry, however individuals who are looking for progression from their current roles will also be considered.

Who we are:

Established in 1934 and operating from 60 locations throughout the country, servicing all sectors of the electrical market we have over 90 years’ worth of experience in the electrical wholesale sector.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression in an established and respected independent wholesaler.

Duties:

• Processing quotations & sales orders for customers.
• Workings closely with a large customer base, ensuring orders are completed accurately.
• To increase the turnover and profit of the branch through the development of both existing and new customer accounts.
• Assist on the trade counter and incoming telephone calls.
• To assist with the smooth running of the branch in the absence of the Manager or delivery driver.
• Assist with managing stock levels and ordering stock from manufactures.

Ideal person:

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role (Wholesale or trade merchant)
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Good IT skills and quick to learn new systems

Package:

• Attractive base salary (Negotiable based on experience)
• Generous 25 day holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Branch Location

Eyre & Elliston, Units 7 & 8, Brough Park Way, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2YF

Job Reference

North East – Newcastle – Telephone Sales

Equal Opportunities Statement

Eyre & Elliston is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Right-to-work checks will be carried out before employment begins in line with UK Government requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.

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