Internal Sales Executive

Internal Sales Executive

An international manufacturer of home accessories is seeking an Internal Sales Executive based in their UK Head Office in Bedford. Their proud heritage has led them to be in business for many decades selling into retail outlets across the UK. Renowned for their outstanding products they are seeking a strong Brand Ambassador to join their team.

BASIC SALARY: £32,000 -£35,000 per annum

BENEFITS:
·25 days holiday + bank holidays
·Potential for commission and bonus once established
·DIS

LOCATION: Bedford

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Rushden, Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Ampthill, Biggleswade, Northampton, Luton, Hitchin, St Neots

JOB DESCRIPTION: Internal Sales Executive - Home Accessories, Retail

Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager you will be supporting the retail accounts (all accounts except the major multiples) and the 12 sales agents that work across the UK. You will be based on site at our Head Office working alongside a small team who are collaborative and supportive. A varied, fast paced role with the opportunity to work across many sectors including retail, leisure, catering and eCommerce.

As a self-motivating Internal Sales Executive, you will be responsible for:

·Account management and administration of house accounts.
·Increasing sales both with existing accounts and identifying new sales opportunities at multiple or independent level.
·Ensuring the accounts are running at a profitable margin.
·Occasionally representing the company at exhibitions, and trade fairs.
·Keeping abreast of competitor activity including products and pricing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Internal Sales Executive - Home Accessories, Retail

To be a successful Internal Sales Executive, you will enjoy and be confident in building long-lasting and valued relationships with all clients. You will ideally have a proven sales history within the retail sector understanding that the right product in the right place is important. Any experience of a customer centric role is important but your ability and passion to progress yourself and increase sales are key.

You will be:

·Able to work within set timescales and able to multi task and handle a variety of business functions.
·Results orientated, customer focused and able to demonstrate proven sales success.
·A team player who offers a positive and supportive contribution to our internal and external sales force.
·A personable and enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

THE COMPANY:

Chances are, you've come across the brand and products; recognised for excellence, their products are supplied under Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. They manufacture home décor products in Italy and operate in the UK autonomously. They have a family feel to our operations with a corporate outlook. A "one team" culture is what sets this company apart both internally and externally. The team works closely with each customer to ensure their requirements are met with precision, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Full training on all products, will be provided and they will also support progression within the company to build your levels of experience and grow within the business.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Executive, Account Manager, Internal Sales, Internal Sales Executive, Customer Service, Internal Sales Representative, Internal Account Manager, House Account Manager, Retail Sales Coordinator, - Retail, Garden Centres, Catering, Leisure, Home Accessories, Home Decor,Interior Design, Home Furnishings, Outdoor living, Giftware, Home Fragrance, Gifting,

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: LO18147, Wallace Hind Selection