Sales Executive
- Rochdale, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist and manage equipment sales from start to finish, handling enquires, preparing quotations and chasing leads
- Actively pursue installation projects, acquiring contracts through client liaison, remaining as first point of contact as required.
- Confirm orders, instructing equipment preparation staff of the process.
- Assist with stock management using the Company asset-tracking software
- Follow up and develop leads, including enquiries fielded via sales administrators and ensure they are dealt with in a timely and positive manner
- Engage in marketing activities to support the expansion of our case study portfolio, raising profile through project work
- Offer expertise and advise on technical, product and procedural matters
- Ensure that payment terms and conditions are effectively communicated to customers and liaise with the accounts team to ensure that invoices are prepared, despatched and settled promptly
- Develop effective solutions to ensure customer satisfaction, initiate and manage customer relationships and identify / resolve any problems
- Support the preparation and marketing of trade exhibitions, working on site when required.
- General sales related tasks: attending meetings, keeping Companies records updated and performing necessary credit checks
- Assist with the delivery and hand-over of equipment sales and with sales-related logistics
- Assist project management of equipment installations, including responding to requests promptly, verifying all installation designs in liaison with technical team.
- Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by your manager.
- Educated to industry related degree level (or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Right to work and remain in the UK
- Strong experience of sales and customer service with an in-depth knowledge of pro-audio equipment and associated markets
- Strong experience and knowledge of the audio-visual field or associated markets
- A proven track record in sales, the sales process and sales management
- Effective administration skills, together with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to use database software is essential
- Flexibility and adaptability, capable of multitasking, while remaining calm under pressure
- Demonstrate an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to anticipate problems and find effective solutions aligned to the Company's policies procedures
- Competitive Medical Cash Plan
- Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
- Opportunities for training and career advancement
- Pension plan with employer contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- And more