Swift Placements are working with a client based in Harrogate who are looking to recruit for a Trainee Sales Advisor. The successful applicant will support the sales team in achieving sales targets and providing excellent customer service. The role involves learning about the company's products and services, assisting customers with their purchases, and developing sales skills through hands-on experience and training.
The Sales Advisor will work through the companies’ databases to find untapped opportunities will be searching for new opportunities with companies not currently on the database. You will be required to be highly proactive in your approach, patient and willing to look deeper into potential customers and ask probing questions to discover quickly if a prospect is worth following through.
This role will have a focus on outbound activity working to agreed KPI’s and working to agreed profit and sales targets. The successful Sales Advisor will develop a solid understanding of product ranges and be keen to develop more understanding, you will be expected to research your own new customers through cold calling, LinkedIn and other means. You will take part in regular training sessions to allow for personal development.
The overall purpose of this role is to develop your own database and a perfect opportunity to grow within the company. Over a period, you will develop an established databased and progress within the sales team.
The package:
Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am- 5:00pm
Salary on offer: £24,000 Basic with £100 Bonus a month £1200 a year + OTE
Company Bonus: £500 / £700 depending on company performance
Location: Harrogate; Knaresborough
20 days Holidays + Bank Holidays
Company sick pay
Maternity and Paternity leave offered
Company profit share scheme
Company vouchers and discounts
Gym memberships
Ongoing training provided to support your career!
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Support:
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Assist the sales team in managing customer inquiries and sales leads.
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Prepare and follow up on sales quotations and proposals.
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Help with setting up and maintaining product displays and promotional materials.
Order Processing:
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Support the processing of customer orders and ensure accurate data entry.
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Track and update customers on their order status.
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Assist in managing returns, exchanges, and refunds according to company policies.
Training and Development:
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Participate in training programs to gain comprehensive knowledge of products and sales techniques.
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Shadow experienced sales advisers to learn best practices and customer interaction skills.
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Continuously improve product knowledge and sales skills through ongoing training and development.
Administrative Duties:
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records using SAP systems.
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Assist in preparing sales reports and performance metrics.
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Perform general administrative tasks to support the sales team.
Team Collaboration:
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Work closely with the sales team to achieve individual and team sales targets.
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Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to enhance the customer experience.
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Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for sales improvement initiatives.
Key Competencies:
Communication Skills:
Customer Focus:
Sales Ability:
Organisational Skills:
If this role is of interest and you are looking to grow your career within an environment that invests in their people, this role may be for you. Send a copy of your CV to Arsalan swift placements or call the office on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed). Please note successful applicants will be contacted