​Telephone Sales Person – Newbury
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Salary: £Negotiable with profit share, contributory pension scheme & career progression
Location: Newbury
Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday & 1 Saturday per month
 
Company Description:
A well established Nationwide Electrical Distributor looking for an exceptional telephone sales person to join their team in Newbury. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of their continued success.
 
Role: As an internal Telephone Sales Person, you will be responsible for actively supporting the Branch Manager in the growth of the business by developing strategies for increasing existing business and sourcing new business.
 
**Experience working in the Electrical Wholesale sector is essential**
 
Person:

  • You must be confident, reliable and punctual, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solid work ethic and a “can do” attitude whilst being a team player who enjoys a busy and productive working environment
  • You must have a proven track record of working in sales within the electrical industry, be dynamic with a good sense of humour and a passion for achievement and success
  • Previous experience in a similar position is essential
  • Electrical industry sales/customer service experience essential
  • Ability to self-manage with a high level of self-motivation and drive
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • A motivational and dynamic person with attention to detail and pride in their work
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Building, maintaining and enhancing excellent customer relationships
  • Developing strategies for increasing existing, new business and dormant accounts
  • Liaising with manufacturers to secure the best terms possible when quoting on large projects and seeing them through to completion and beyond
  • Dealing with and resolving any customer queries
  • Serving customers on the trade counter
  • Maintaining and growing your customer base by selling the company’s wide range of products whilst delivering an unrivalled customer service, developing relationships and encouraging repeat business.