Trainee Sales Executive

Edwards & Pearce; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Scunthorpe is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to manage and grow sales with existing clients. This role offers the potential to advance to a Business Development Manager in the future. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and commercial skills. The position includes a salary of up to £25,000 per annum and benefits such as a pension, vacation, and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Pension

4 weeks' vacation

Laptop & mobile for business use

Potential bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a positive attitude and polite but firm manner.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Efficient under pressure without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales with existing customers.
• Support operations team in order fulfilment.
• Resolve customer disputes regarding quality and deliveries.
• Generate leads and contact prospective customers.
• Prepare and submit sales reports as required by management.
• Implement new sales strategies and programs.
• Provide daily sales success reports and communicate feedback.
• Demonstrate strong sales management skills in a B2B environment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Commercial acumen

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidence in communication

Job description

Up to £25,000 per annum D.O.E. Plus Benefits

Our client operates in the manufacturing sector, supplying and manufacturing products for various clients across multiple industry sectors. They are now looking to strengthen their Sales team with the recruitment of an experienced Trainee Sales Executive who will have the opportunity to progress to a Business Development Manager role in the future. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, detail-oriented, and possess good commercial acumen.

Benefits:

• Pension
• 4 weeks' vacation per annum
• Laptop & mobile for business use (negotiable based on candidate's profile and experience)
• Potential to earn at least one month’s salary per year as a bonus, subject to performance

Role Responsibilities:

1. Managing and growing sales with existing customers and key accounts
2. Supporting the operations team in order fulfilment and assisting with their duties
3. Resolving customer disputes/issues regarding quality, product shortages, damages, and urgent or late deliveries
4. Generating leads, contacting prospective customers via phone, email, and visiting them as needed for business development
5. Preparing and submitting sales reports as required by management
6. Developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs
7. Providing daily sales success reports and communicating customer feedback (VOC) to superiors
8. Demonstrating strong sales management skills in a B2B environment

Candidate Profile:

• Confident communicator with a positive attitude and a polite but firm telephone manner
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and service providers
• Commercial, common-sense approach
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Attention to detail with an awareness of the bigger picture

About the Company:

A leading manufacturer.

About 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.