Junior B2B Sales Executive
Kempston, Bedfordshire
£34,000 - £35,000 per annum + (Depending on experience) + Commission Scheme & Bonus
Permanent position
Do you have experience in Business to Business (B2B) Sales, within the Manufacturing or Materials Distribution sector/s? A well-established and successful business based near Bedford, is currently looking for a new role challenge in the manufacturing sector? If so, we currently have a permanent position available for a well-respected and successful company in Bedford.
This role involves growing existing accounts and developing new business, with an emphasis on proactively identifying sales opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who has some previous experience of business to business (B2B) sales ideally in a manufacturing environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers.
Responsibilities required include:
* Proactively participate in outbound sales activity, including targeted cold calls and customer visits
* Identify opportunities to generate new business and put strategies in place to achieve success
* Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and regular contact
* Achieve set gross profit targets for managed accounts, new business and other business
* Deal with incoming enquiries and third-party stock sourcing where necessary
* Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market/customer trends
* Working mainly office-based but sometimes visiting key customers or important prospects, when required
* Ensure in-depth knowledge of our entire product range and competition
* Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level
Experience required for the Sales Executive include:
* Proven previous experience of B2B sales within the manufacturing and / or engineering sectors
* Ability to learn technical product details quickly and effectively
* Previous account management experience
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* The ability to think strategically and proactively identify new opportunities
* Experience in developing new business
* Clear alignment with our company values of responsiveness, reliability and respect
* Driving licence is preferable
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please apply with your up to date CV today