At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
We are currently looking for a Sales Advisor to join our Sales team in Longtown.
We are looking for a well organised, motivated individual who will support the company's growth by engaging with existing and prospective customers, developing new business opportunities, and executing sales strategies aligned with our commercial objectives. This role combines a hands-on sales focus with market awareness, networking, and pipeline management.
The hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between the hours of 08:00 16:30.
Benefits Included
Attractive salary of £26,265 per annum
Life insurance
Medicash scheme
Sickness scheme
Company Pension
Responsibilities
Sales and Business Engagement
Identify New Business in Line with Sales Strategy
Lead Development
Tactical Sales Real-Time Capacity
Strategic Pipeline Growth
Mailbox Management Within SLA
Database Management and Accuracy
Clear and Concise Notes on All Customer Contact
Networking and Representation
Requirements
Experience
Proven experience in a sales or business development role.
Experience in the transport or haulage industry preferred but not essential.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and rapport-building ability
Organised, persistent, and target-driven
Proficient in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams)
Able to manage multiple queries and activities with attention to detail
Knowledge of freight, haulage, or logistics industry (preferred but not essential)
Education and Qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths essential.
NVQ (or equivalent) in Customer Service / Sales or related discipline preferred.
Further education (A-levels, BTEC, etc.) preferred.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Button now.
Please visit our company website to access a copy of the full job description.
As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the recruitment process.
If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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