Sales Assistant/Executive
We are looking for driven and results-oriented sales professionals to join our restructured call centre Sales team. If you have a strong sales mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to close deals, this is the opportunity for you
About the Role
As a Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for finding potential customers, initiating contact, understanding their needs, and closing sales, as well as dealing with existing customers' orders and needs. You will not just take orders – you will proactively sell, ensuring customers receive tailored solutions that add value to their businesses.
Salary: £25,400.00 per annum
We are looking for applicants who have the following skills:
* Sales-Driven Mindset – You are motivated by targets and have a proven track record of achieving sales results.
* Excellent Communication Skills – Strong listening, speaking, and negotiation skills to build rapport and close deals.
* Problem-Solving Ability – You can handle objections, find solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
* Confidence and Initiative – You take ownership of sales opportunities and drive results.
* Customer-Centric Approach – You understand customers' needs and match them with the right products.
* Experience in Sales or Telesales – Previous experience in an outbound sales environment is highly desirable.
* Strong Computer Skills – Familiarity with Dynamics AX and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Eligibility to Work in the UK – Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Responsibilities of the role:
* Input orders into the system for collection and delivery
* Identify sales opportunities to grow existing customer accounts
* Generate sales through contact with prospective customers
* Respond efficiently to queries with appropriate information on products and services
* Manage designated accounts
* Interact with customers and process sales quickly, accurately and efficiently
* Initiate sales leads in order to promote product sales and increase annual turnover, in line with sales targets
* Generate sales through contact with prospective customers, acting as a sales representative when required
Our benefits:
* 28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service
* Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our JJ family portal
* Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues
* A free telephone counselling service
* Free secure parking
* Cycle to work scheme
If you feel you have the necessary skills, apply today Our friendly team will be in touch if your application is successful.
About JJ Foodservice
JJ Foodservice is an award-winning foodservice provider, with 12 branches across the UK.
Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to enjoy chef-quality ingredients, served by a friendly team that cares. More than 35 years later, that same passion for food runs deep throughout our business.
We welcome a positive attitude over ability, and our team are highly motivated in everything they do. Get ready to step on a rocket when you join the JJ Family.
JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.
JJ Foodservice were announced National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024.