Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Join our friendly and driven Inside Sales Team at Farnell – Avnet in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused Inside Sales Executive (Internal Account Manager) to help grow and support our existing customer base. This role is all about building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering excellent service—no cold calling involved, all leads are warm!
If you enjoy working collaboratively, love uncovering new sales opportunities, and are passionate about delivering results, we’d love to hear from you!
What's in it for you:
• A flexible, hybrid working role, giving you the work-life balance to work from home 2 (days) and from the office in Leeds (3 days).
• A competitive salary package
• A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management
• Pension scheme (with pension matching)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
• FREE Onsite Parking
• Flexible hybrid working
• Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme, online shopping portal with cash back and discounts.
• And much more………
What you'll be doing:
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Technical Support
• Making outbound calls (80%) and handling inbound queries (20%)
• Partnering with an external account manager to grow sales and margins
• Managing contracts, negotiations, and territory planning
• Delivering on action plans and business goals
Our successful candidate needs to be:
Essential:
• Excellent communication skills and a positive mindset
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Comfortable with change and focused on results
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Able to collaborate across teams and cultures
Desirable:
• Experience in direct sales or account management
• Background in B2B, web, or e-business
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Familiarity with outbound/inbound customer calls
• Experience growing sales and managing key accounts
• Ability to analyse business data and create client proposals
• Knowledge of electronics or distribution (a plus, not a must)
We’re proud of the products and services we offer, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our enthusiasm and drive. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today and become part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and success.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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