Sales Executive

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a fast-growing construction, forestry and landscaping supplies company with the recruitment of a Telephone & Trade Counter Sales Executive.

Permanent, full-time position. This is an office-based role working from the company’s trade counter and showroom in Chorley. Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Salary

£28,000–£30,000 basic salary, depending on experience

OTE of £32,000–£45,000 through uncapped commission and performance-related bonuses

Key Responsibilities

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• Answer incoming sales calls and respond to customer enquiries.
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• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
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• Deal with email enquiries, quotations and invoice requests.
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• Contact existing and prospective trade customers by telephone and email.
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• Identify sales opportunities and promote relevant products to customers.
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• Serve customers at the trade counter and provide knowledgeable product advice.
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• Build strong relationships with trade and retail customers.
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• Maintain accurate customer, sales and order records.
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• Complete general office and sales administration duties.
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• Occasionally support the warehouse with incoming deliveries and order processing.
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• Assist with packing customer orders when required.
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• Maintain a safe and secure working environment by following company procedures.
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Skills & Experience

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• Previous experience within telephone sales, trade counter sales, customer service or a similar commercial role.
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• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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• Confident telephone manner with the ability to build rapport quickly.
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• Sales-driven approach with the motivation to achieve targets and earn commission.
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• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
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• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a successful team.
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• Comfortable working under pressure within a busy environment.
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• Flexible attitude and willingness to support other areas of the business.
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• Previous experience within construction, forestry, landscaping, tools or building supplies would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What’s on Offer

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• Basic salary of £28,000–£30,000, depending on experience.
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• Realistic OTE of £32,000–£45,000.
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• Uncapped sales commission and performance-related bonuses.
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• Additional annual and company bonus opportunities.
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• Opportunities for overtime.
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• Full product and systems training.
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• Excellent career-development and progression opportunities.
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• Company health insurance, subject to qualifying criteria.
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• 28 days’ paid holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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• Monday-to-Friday working with no regular weekend requirement.
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• Structured breaks and a dedicated lunch hour.
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• Workplace pension scheme.
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• Subsidised tea and coffee facilities.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• Opportunity to join an established and growing business trading since 2009.
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For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs, please apply via the link below or contact FindCore in the strictest confidence.