Sales Advisor
Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7SP
* Full time (08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday), permanent
* £24,000 + depending on experience
* Own transportation is essential due to limited local public transport links.
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Qualitex Supplies is an established family-owned distributor of shower and bathroom products, celebrating over 30 years supplying showrooms, trade counters and builder's merchants with our own exclusive QX Bathroom Product brands.
Our head office administrates all sales enquiries from Aylesford, Kent with national deliveries from our distribution centres in Nottingham and Aylesford.
About the role:
As our new Sales Advisor, you will play a vital role in our Administration Team, supporting our internal sales and customer service departments. This dynamic and exciting position offers an opportunity to develop your professional skill set while contributing to the growth and success of our organisation.
Key responsibilities:
* Handle incoming sales calls with a confident and professional telephone manner, providing assistance and information to potential customers.
* Initiate outgoing calls to our existing customer base, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
* Process daily orders received via phone and email systems, utilising basic PC skills to ensure accurate and timely order processing.
* Utilise your excellent communication skills to effectively convey product information, pricing details, and promotional offers to customers.
* Collaborate closely with the sales team to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling, maximising revenue generation.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in our database, ensuring all interactions and transactions are properly documented.
* Proactively resolve customer enquiries, concerns, and complaints, striving to provide exceptional service and achieve customer retention.
About you:
To thrive in this role, you should possess a combination of strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. We are seeking individuals who can thrive in a busy, friendly environment and have the drive to succeed.
Requirements:
* Confident and professional telephone manner with the ability to handle sales calls effectively.
* Basic PC skills and proficiency in using email and other office software.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
* Strong initiative, urgency, and common sense to tackle challenges and solve problems.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to effectively engage with customers and colleagues.
* A team player mentality with the ability to demonstrate flexibility, and collaborate and contribute to the success of the sales and customer service departments.
* Own transportation is essential due to limited local public transport links.
Benefits:
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Performance bonus scheme.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Full training provided.
* Career progression opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Aylesford ME20 7AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person