Trainee Sales Executive

Edwards & Pearce; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Trainee-Sales Executive who will develop into a Business Development Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commercial approach, supporting the sales team in growing client relationships. Responsibilities include managing existing accounts, generating leads, and preparing sales reports, with additional benefits like vacation and bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Pension

4 weeks' vacation

Laptop & mobile for business use

Bonus potential based on performance

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Commercial, common-sense approach.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales with existing customers.
• Support operations team for fulfilment of orders.
• Generate leads and contact prospective customers.
• Prepare and submit sales reports.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

prioritiset operates in the manufacturing sector; they supply and manufacture products for a variety of clients across a number of industry sectors. They are now looking to strengthen the Sales team with the recruitment of an experienced Trainee-Sales Executives who will progress as Business Development Manager in future. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, have eye on detail and good commercial acumen.

Benefits

• Pension
• 4 weeks' vacation per annum
• Laptop & mobile for business use (negotiable based on candidate's profile & experience)
• Possibility to earn at least one month of extra salary per year as bonus subject to satisfactory performance

The Role

• Managing and growing sales with existing customers / Key accounts.
• Supporting operations team for fulfilment of orders and helping them carrying out their duties
• Resolve customer disputes/ issues regarding quality expectations product shortages, damages, any urgent and late delivery issues.
• Ability to generate leads, contact prospective customers via phone, email and visit them as & when needed for business development and other business matters.
• Prepare & submit sales reports as desired by management of the company!
• Be part of developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies and programmes
• Providing daily reports of sales success and communicating the Voice of the Customer (VOC) data to superiors.
• Show has good sales-management skills to work-in B2B environment.

The Candidate

• A confident communicator with can do attitude, with a polite but firm telephone manner and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, and service provider.
• A commercial, common-sense approach
• Ability to operate at pace under pressure, whilst not sacrificing quality and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Recognise the importance of attention to detail, yet awareness for the bigger picture.

The Company

A leading manufacturer.

The Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.