Job title: Sales Development Manager- Sales Manager
Location: Belfast
Hours: 37 hours 8.30am – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, Friday 08:30 – 16:30 Flexibility required
Duration: Permanent
Salary: starting at £32,000 (OTE £40,000 due to quarterly targeted bonuses per annum. Company car provided for this role.
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution for qualifying staff, Free life assurance, Enhanced maternity pay for qualifying staff, enhanced sick pay for qualifying staff, Give as you Earn scheme, 20 days annual leave and 11 bank holidays, Up to an additional 5 days for length of service, Further education policy, Dedicated health and wellbeing programme, Employee assistance program.
On behalf of our client, an exciting new opportunity for a Sales Manager to join their sales department and lead a team of Sales Energy Advisors.
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Sales Development Officer will develop, execute and oversee a business strategy that prioritises growth across the Owner Occupied and Private Rented domestic sector, by leading a team of field based Domestic Sales Energy Advisors in promoting the installation and use of gas across the license areas.
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Work with the Business Development Manager to implement a sales strategy to achieve company sales objectives.
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Coordinate with the Business Development Manager on sales action plans and lead generation through a series of targeted activities to unconnected properties in the License areas.
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Develop and maintain a suite of field-based outreach activities in order to promote energy efficiency messaging through the utilisation of company assets such as The Energy Advice Hub to support engagement activity and increase brand awareness. This should be done by identifying likeminded organisations and reviewing potential partnerships that support business objectives.
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Identify opportunities for network growth through a targeted approach to engagement with residents in non-adopted areas across the license utilisation.
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Develop a communication strategy to engage with residents on sites of multiple occupancy that are currently fuelled by LPG to promote the conversion to natural gas.
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Evaluate, identify and report on market opportunities to the Business Development Manager and others within the business.
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Monitor and report on sales targets and performance and produce forecasts to inform sales strategies and to ensure that corporate goals are achieved.
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Identify and complete appropriate sales training and review the activities and resources of the sales team to ensure they are appropriately equipped to carry out all sales activities and achieve predetermined new connections targets.
You will need:
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a field sales environment.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading a sales team.
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Full valid driving licence
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Flexibility with working hours as the successful candidate will be required to carry out activities most suitable to the business and customers e.g. evenings.
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Positive, enthusiastic and industrious approach to the role.
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Self-motivated.
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Excellent communication, negotiation and persuasive skills.
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Proficient IT skills to include the use of Microsoft programmes such as Word, Excl and Outlook.
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Strong administration skills.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Patricia by clicking on the link below.
Successful applicant must be available to start immediately once contract of employment is offered and be able to travel to / work in Belfast.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer