Internal Sales Executive

CXC Global are partnering with a leading independent builders merchant, looking for an experienced Internal Sales assistant to join their team in Hemal Hempstead.
Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-17:15 (Every other Saturday 08:00-12:00)
Salary: £29000 per annum plus bonus
The Role
The ideal candidate should be customer focused and conscientious, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Previous sales experience and product knowledge advantageous. Previous experience of working within the electrical wholesale industry preferred.
The role would suit someone looking to make a name for themselves in the industry.
Serve customers politely and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction
Provide customers with advice and guidance on the selection and use of products and support colleagues in your areas of expertise
Maximise sales using linked selling and other appropriate skills
Drive sales forward using appropriate selling techniques e.g. effective quotation follow up, proactive promotional selling, effective telephone marketing
Maximise the use of the information technology available to enhance presentation to customers and company performance (e.g. Cad systems, supplier CD Rom catalogues etc.)
Ensure all telephones are answered promptly and politely, covering for colleagues as appropriate
All enquiries and quotations must be priced quickly and efficiently using market and system information to gain orders at maximum margin for the company
Monitor and effectively use customer special terms
Support external representation to ensure that customer accounts are developed to achieve maximum sales, allowing the representative to spend as much time as possible developing new and additional business
Service customer orders from branch stock profile where ever possible and appropriate
Ensure all customer special orders and directs are placed with preferred suppliers (in accordance with Company policy) having negotiated the best possible price and using the correct documentation
Liaise with customer and internal department/supplier to ensure delivery requirements are met. Customers must be informed of any delays or problems in meeting those requirements
Upon the receipt of customer special orders ensure prompt delivery/collection. Cancelled or incorrect orders should be returned promptly to supplier. All rehandling charges must be considered and commercial decisions made
Monitor potential issues with customer credit limits and payments. Liaise with Branch Management/Supervisor as necessary to maximise sales potential and minimise financial risk
Maintain an up to date knowledge of products technology and regulations in order to support or further customer service
Be aware of competitor and customers activities to identify commercial threats and sales opportunities
Follow the Company procedure in the handling of all monies and selection of payment types
Ensure the preparation of documentation for goods to be returned by customers for credit/refund
Deal with any customer complaints quickly and properly, seeking guidance from your Supervisor/Branch Manager where needed or appropriate
Keep all sales and display areas clean and tidy ensuring manufacturers literature is kept up to date
Advise of apparent stock shortages in order to achieve good stock management
When covering other departments ensure correct procedures are followed
The Requirements
· Driving Licence
· 2 years experience in customer facing sales role
· Previous electrical wholesale experience is a must
· Acknowledged customer service training
· Experience in a telephone sales environment
· Technical ability to takeoff quantities from plans
· Any industry recognized training/certification
The Rewards
Joining our client means joining the leading and largest Independent Builders Merchant in the South of England. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career progression through our commitment to creating a great work environment where you’re encouraged to be and do your best.
You’ll be joining a friendly and welcoming team. They offer an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, employee assistance programme, perks membership and staff discount