Details:
- Salary: £24,000 - 25,000 - Annum
- Location: Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
External Account Executive
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Based in Beverley in office
Salary: £24,000.00per year (OTE £30,000)
Additional pay: Bonus scheme, Performance bonus, Yearly bonus
Benefits: Company events, Pension, On-site parking, 23 days (plus Bank Hols) Company
Our client is a manufacturer of house building and DIY products. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we are continuously expanding our market presence and are seeking a dynamic External Sales Executive to join our team.
As an External Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and expanding our customer base. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key clients, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting our products to potential customers. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and results-oriented individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and Implementing Sales Strategies: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets and expand market share.
* Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize sales opportunities.
* Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and qualify potential customers through research, cold calling, networking, and other lead generation activities.
* Product Promotion: Promote our products and services to prospective clients through presentations, demonstrations, and other sales techniques.
* Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients to secure new business and meet revenue targets.
* Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and make informed sales decisions.
* Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts to track progress against targets and provide insights for decision-making.
* Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer service, to ensure a seamless customer experience and drive business growth.
* Customer Feedback: Gather feedback from clients to identify areas for improvement and address any concerns or issues promptly.
We are looking for someone who has:
* A customer focussed mindset, we want to ensure we deliver the best possible experience, so you are someone who knows what good service looks and feels like.
* High levels of organisation, able to prioritise effectively, maintaining accurate records and with good attention to detail.
* Resilience, tenacity and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. You have the mental toughness to keep going even in the face of challenges and are comfortable with change - the role and market we operate in moves quickly.
* Drive and creativity - focused on attainment of the business objective and quick to act in problem solving, finding a solution, and seizing an opportunity for the good of the company and its customers.
* Excellent communication skills - able to hold commercial conversations with business owners, decision makers and influencers.
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate effectively on the company’s behalf.
* Competent with IT - able to use MS Office and quickly learn our CRM systems.
Based in Beverley the working hours are 8am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday but you will be required to work one Saturday each month as part of your hours.
The right person for the role will benefit from excellent training and development and will have excellent earning potential with our monthly and annual bonus opportunities.
Please apply by following the directions on the website, alternatively for more information and a full outline of the role, call Sam Horton and Marni Esa.
Emmerson Kitney recruit for Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and IT roles at all levels throughout the region. If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal chat regarding any future opportunities.
While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful