Trainee Sales Executive

Zero Surplus; Ely; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK sales recruitment specialist is seeking a Sales Trainee to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for training and development in sales, with responsibilities including customer engagement and maintaining sales pipelines. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong telephone presence.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to existing customers to upsell and cross-sell.
• Support and maintain a strong sales pipeline from enquiry to order.
• Keep customer data up to date in a CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Sales Trainee

Are you experienced in office or phone-based customer service or administration? Are you interested in exploring a career in sales? If you are confident in communication, eager to develop your skills, and looking for a rewarding role that leverages your people skills, we want to hear from you.

We are collaborating with a well-established Cambridgeshire-based manufacturer with over two decades of experience supplying products to the consumer and B2B construction markets. They are seeking a trainee to join their sales team.

This is a fantastic opportunity as you will receive coaching to succeed in sales, gaining valuable tools for your career and opportunities for internal promotion based on your performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Proactively reach out to existing customers to upsell and cross-sell
2. Support and maintain a strong sales pipeline from enquiry to order
3. Keep customer data up to date in a CRM system
4. Collaborate with Marketing to share promotional materials and campaigns
5. Support regional sales teams as needed
6. Share insights and opportunities with the wider sales team to drive growth

Ideal Candidate:

Strong telephone presence, ability to multi-task, high attention to detail, and effective time management skills. If this describes you, please send your CV, and we will contact you to discuss the role.

Location:

This role is based in Bedfordshire. It is suitable for candidates commuting from Cambridge, Ely, Downham Market, Chatteris, Newmarket, Littleport, Bury St Edmunds, and Thetford.

Zero Surplus is the UK's leading regional sales recruitment specialist, based just outside Cambridge, sourcing commercial staff for small and international construction companies.

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