Internal Sales Executive

Experienced Internal Sales Executive required to work in Daventry for prestigious Client providing a proactive approach to generate sales and find new leads to grow the business.

Role is to support existing account managers and sales order processing function as well as maintain own customer base

This position will appeal to a person who is committed to being successful and will give both the time and effort necessary to ensure both personal success and that of the company.

Duties include:

Ensure all Sales Admin kept up to date

• Sales Quotes

• Issuing Proforma invoices

• Following up quotes

• Providing adequate product data to customer To satisfy the current key customers and generate new ones .

Maintain contact with existing customers

To retain, grow and convert customers, thus increasing sales.

Contacting potential customers from the data base who may have dealt with the company in the past

To regain market share. Correctly identifying problems in products / pricing and marketing and relaying this information.

Follow up of accounts called into question by MD

Conveying answers promptly and accurately by means of sales meetings

To pre-empt potential loss of business.

Contact new leads from various sources

Increase market potential

Provide accurate and factually backed information on new products available in the market, their estimated volumes and current price.

Provide a smooth running flow of new products and needed amendments to existing products.

Follow up Sales Quotes and other information given to customers

To maintain maximum efficiency, professionalism and to close sales effectively.

Collecting samples and market information

Acquiring competitors price lists and promotional material, samples of new products available

Accurate administration

Follow-up letters, quotes and fliers to be sent by the Sales Office

Accurate data recorded and professional follow-up

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Display good communication skills both verbal and written

• Show attention to detail

• Able to work and remain calm under pressure

• Able to work as part of a team

• Self-starter, able to work to full capacity when not being supervised

• Able to manage time effectively

• Display organisational skills

• Self-analytical, continually striving for self improvement

• Dress and act professionally

• Appreciation for other members of staff.

• Use of SAP or CRM systems is essential