Sales consultant

Company Description

Stannah is a family‑owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. Today Stannah is a global business; the family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands‑on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts, and we also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Consultant – Public Sector to join the Public Sector Sales Team, based in Chester, North Wales and surrounding areas. This role involves managing and developing public sector sales opportunities, building strong relationships with local authorities, and delivering customer‑focused stairlift solutions from initial enquiry through to completion. The role is Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 and is a permanent contract. It is a great opportunity for a driven sales professional to join a market‑leading organisation with a strong reputation for quality, integrity and customer service. To be successful you must have previous experience in sales and account management within the UK Public Sector; experience in stairlifts, mobility solutions or technical sales would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Achieve forecast sales targets and performance objectives set by the Sales Management Team
• Identify, develop and nurture sales opportunities within the assigned territory
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders
• Manage your own diary, customer appointments, quotations and surveys
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, safety, honesty and integrity

Qualifications

• Proven track record in UK Public Sector sales and account management
• Confident written and verbal communication skills with a positive, professional approach
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Outlook/Teams
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Benefits

• Market‑aligned salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit share bonus scheme, paid to all employees every quarter based on group company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme with matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth cash plan allowing claims towards health costs such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life assurance scheme
• Long service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company benefits discount rewards scheme including shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee assistance programme to support and enhance well‑being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Equal Opportunities

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and treat all job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be part of our diverse and inclusive community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role. Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants; sponsorship is not available.