Company
Our client is a well‑established business sourcing and supplying niche electronic components for a wide range of markets.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a sales and new business development professional to join the client’s small, successful electronic component distribution firm. The role is office‑based four days a week, either at the Stevenage or Thurston location, and after initial training and probation you may work from home one day a week. It is a full‑time permanent position, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead generation, researching potential new business and conducting cold and warm calling.
* Establish the customer’s potential needs and learn what they manufacture, where they source components and any procurement challenges.
* Liaise with stock controller to discuss product availability and contact suppliers to source items not in stock, negotiating best price.
* Work against time pressures to ensure customers receive orders on time, especially for production deadlines.
* Occasionally visit customers and the head office in Stowmarket as required.
* Add data and updated customer or supplier information to the company database.
* Create and chase quotations.
* Generate sales reports as required.
Qualifications
* Experience in the electronics industry, preferably from a brokerage perspective.
* Previous experience within a Sales / Business Development role and comfort making sales calls.
* Strong computer/IT confidence and skill using Sage (training provided).
* Drive to meet and exceed sales targets.
* Reliable, responsible character with the ability to self‑manage.
* Willingness to make cold approaches via phone and to engage in new business development.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Good team‑player and enthusiasm to work as part of a small, busy, growing business.
* Clear, friendly and professional communication skills.
* Own driving licence and car for site visits.
Benefits
* Basic salary £28,000 – £38,000 depending on relevant experience.
* Uncapped commission, with an on‑target earnings (OTE) range of £36,000 – £48,000 per annum.
* A supportive, friendly working environment and autonomy within a niche electronics sector.
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