Sales Executive

Sales Executive

OA is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to join our client’s growing and successful team.

Our client, a market leader in the bedding and upholstery components industry, is seeking a talented Sales Executive to help drive new business, upsell to existing customers, and meet ambitious sales targets.

We’re after someone with a strong track record in sales, outstanding customer relationship skills, and a real hunger for winning new business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about growing your career, this could be the perfect role for you!

Location: Enfield

Hours: Full-time. Office based. Monday - Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm & Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary: Up to £40,000

Sales Executive - Benefits:

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Group Life Cover and Benefits

Sales Executive - Key Responsibilities:

• To maximise growth of sales within the business.
• Ownership of area accounts, account planning and execution.
• Source and generate leads for potential new business.
• Securing appointments with a prospects to conduct either a telephone/online discussion or a face-to-face meeting.
• Prepare quotations and follow up.
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences in the UK and occasionally abroad.
• Occasional visits to customers involving overnight hotel stays, within UK and N Ireland/Eire.
• Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers.
• Assist the Sales Manager in the Marketing and PR area working alongside a Marketing Agency.
• Ensure all customer queries are handled appropriately and monitored through to resolution.

Sales Executive - Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, with great attention to detail.
• Professional and resilient with a positive outlook.
• Team player who goes the extra mile.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook) and CRM software.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, in an open office environment, whilst being able to work independently on your own initiative with tenacity & a drive to improve and succeed
• Background in the bedding or soft furnishings industries would be advantageous but not critical.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to analyse lost business and review opportunities to increase successful conversions.

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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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