Sales Executive

Description

Sales Executive - Chorley - Permanent - 30k- 35k basic + performance related bonus

Forrest Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a successful, forward-thinking business who are leader in their field and have decades of industry experience. They are an attractive employer who have a culture focused firmly on their people and on providing a quality service to their customers. They boast an impressive staff retention rate and a rare, exciting opportunity has arisen to join the organisation as a Sales Executive based at their Head Office in Chorley - they are seeking an ambitious, customer-focused team player who is motivated by success and has confidence in converting leads into sales.

Working in a large sales team in a modern, open plan office your daily duties as a Sales Executive will include:

Dealing with a wide range of business and retail customers on a daily basis via a mixture of inbound and outbound calls Converting inbound enquiries into happy, long-term customers Following up on quotes, re-engaging lapsed accounts, and reaching out to warm prospects Building value in every interaction through cross-selling and up-selling opportunities Providing clear, solution-focused advice to help customers make the right decision Negotiating prices and profit margins where necessary Preparing sales quotations and following through to win new business Partnering with our dispatch team to guarantee smooth, reliable order fulfillment Meeting (and exceeding!) weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets - performance related bonus available based on % of revenue generated Using CRM and digital tools to manage your pipeline and keep everything on track Actively engaging on LinkedIn, social media, and networking events to create fresh opportunities Periodically working on set sales campaigns and making outbound calls to target new areas of business growth Stepping up to cover Sales Manager responsibilities when required Working hours

Monday to Friday - alternating weekly shift pattern - 8:30am-5pm/9am-5:30pm Requirement to work 1-2 Saturdays per month during busy periods of the year (9am-3pm) Paid as overtime Amazing Company Benefits: 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and extended Xmas break) / Paid day off for your birthday / Life Circumstances Leave / Company Social Events / Holiday Buy Back Scheme / Volunteering Days / Recommend a Friend scheme / Company Sick Pay / Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave / Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks / Employee Discount Scheme / Free on-site car parking

Please note - dog friendly office

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Sales/Telesales/Account Management professional who is self-sufficient and can work independantly to secure results. A confident, professional telephone manner are essential, along with the ability to retain a customer's interest and build rapport. To succeed in this role you will have a positive, can-do attitude, be resilient and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

For more information regarding the Sales Executive role, please call Leanne or Rhiannon on (phone number removed) or forward to CV for consideration.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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