Sales Executive

THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED ROLE AND DOES NOT HYBRID OR REMOTE

Our client is looking to recruit an Internal Sales Executive to join their sales team.

The role will be part of a small, dedicated team selling products and services into the Service Provider market.

This is a market showing substantial growth so this role will combine account management of existing (smaller) customers, assisting with management of larger accounts and prospecting for new customers.

It will require good customer-facing experience, acquired in a sales environment, over a minimum of 2 years, a strong 'can do’ approach and a lot of enthusiasm, energy and common sense.

The role is based in Theale, Berkshire and might involve occasional travel to customer locations in the UK. There will be occasions when extended hours need to be worked to complete the job.

Specific Responsibilities include

Develop new business through pro-actively contacting prospects and engaging at a senior level to sell the proposition.

Actively manage some smaller existing accounts to ensure repeat business and develop cross selling opportunities within those companies.

Liaise with internal departments to facilitate the above. This will include Technical Support, Marketing, Operations and Finance.

Resolve customer queries and problems in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Meet or exceed the sales targets set by management.

Adhere strictly to the Companys’ requirements for maintaining CRM and other systems.

Support sales colleagues, as required.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of products and services.

To provide line management with reports and/or information, as required.

Qualification and experience required

The experience required for the position will ideally have been gained from working in a technology distribution environment, however, this is not essential. It will require:

• Demonstrable sales ability over a minimum period of 2 years
• Experience in using MS Outlook, Excel and Word for business purposes and CRM systems.
• Education to GCSE level.
• Well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good punctuality and time management
• Clear telephone manner and good listening skills

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Driving ambition to succeed and a desire to be an integral part of a growing organisation.
• An outgoing and presentable manner when communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues, even when under pressure.
• Some technical knowledge of telecommunications and/or networking products.
• A strong 'can do’ approach.
• Ability to take initiative and to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Commercial awareness of factors affecting customers and the profitability of the Company

Please note we regret that due to the high volume of CVs received we cannot give individual feedback to candidates. If you are not contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Honeypot People Ltd, is a UK-based agency providing specialist solutions within the Professional Sector.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year + bonus