Job description
Our client are the leading developer and operator of low-carbon electricity in the UK and Ireland.
They are currently looking for Field Sales Executives to join our client's team in Northern Ireland.
It's a great opportunity to build a rewarding career, and a way to help build a world that's cleaner, greener, and fairer for all.
Base Location: Belfast, BT2
Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour (PAYE) + Monthly Bonus (based on KPIs)
Hours: 40 per week (Mon-Fri)
Temporary Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension
Bonus structure based on minimum target of 5 sales per week / 20 per month to achieve a £1200+ bonus.
About the Department
Energy Customer Solutions is the face of the company to our customers in GB and Ireland, providing leading and reliable B2B services as well as leading retail solutions for our B2C customers.
The SME Field sales team is part of the overall SME Channel acquiring customers directly and indirectly through field and inbound sales as well as dealing with B2B customer renewals in both NI & ROI. It's a well-established successful team working in a fast-paced environment.
What is the Role?
Field Sales Executive in the SME Team responsible for B2B sales in the NI commercial sector. The key focus is to acquire commercial customers and grow our customer base through a pragmatic and well executed territory plan. Building a customer pipeline through cold calling, sales leads and acting on feedback is key to the success of this role. Handling face to face negotiations should always be conducted in a professional and compliant manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Cold calling to prospective SME customers within a designated territory.
* Closing sales and retaining existing business within allocated area.
* Creating prospect pipeline to acquire steady stream of new electricity customers.
* Detailing commercial terms and agreeing contracts in a compliant manner.
* Completion of all required procedures to ensure sales/retentions are correctly processed
* To meet the required KPI targets including sales, retention and compliance.
* Management of confidential data from both a customer and SSE perspective.
What do I need?
* Cold calling experience in a Field Sales team environment.
* High energy levels and "can do" attitude is essential for this role.
* Ability to discuss energy contract options with SME commercial customers
* Customer focused and proven ability to deal with detailed commercial queries.
* Ability to work independently, with initiative, delivering against assigned targets.
* Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
* Highly committed, driven, dedicated and assertive.
* Experience in door to door B2B sales.
Our Benefits
We're committed to ensuring we offer people a great place to work, with competitive salary, contributory pension plan and benefits package.
Vetting Requirements
* Proof of Right to work in the UK
* Proof of National Insurance - NI Card, payslip or P60/P45
* Proof of Address dated within the last 3 months - Utility bill, Bank statement etc.
* 3 Years referencing details (Blue Arrow will apply for these)
* DBS (processed by Blue Arrow- External DBS accepted if on the update service)
* Credit Check (processed by Blue Arrow)
If you are interested in the role, please apply with your up to date CV ASAP.
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