Internal Sales Specialist

My client is looking for a Pool Product Specialist to join their busy Pools Division to help deliver further growth. They offer a range of products required to build, refurbish & maintain residential and commercial swimming pools and spa/wellness centres. Their ideal candidate will have proven internal sales or technical support experience with electrical or mechanical products.
Internal Sales Specialist role:
Your role will be office based working 37 hours a week within a small and knowledgeable team.
The successful Internal Sales Specialist will report to the Sales Manager and be responsible for:
Handle all customer email and telephone enquiries of a technical and sales nature, promptly and effectively
Deal with technical enquiries referred by the Sales Order Processing department
Provide quotations where necessary
Liaise with customers and building lasting relationships
Receive and input telephone and email orders as a result of quotations as a result of technical advice and/or quotations
Accompany Divisional Management or other colleagues on customer or supplier visits as appropriate
Occasional attendance of Trade Shows and Company-led seminars
Liaise with Internal & External Sales Executives
Promote product initiatives and assisting in promoting designated lines
Maintain product knowledge in order to influence and develop sales, as well as upselling products
Provide documentation as required by the customer such as product specification
Maintain knowledge of the in-house system to effectively deal with enquiries regarding delivery and availability
Internal Sales Specialist requirement:
Previous experience of working in the Swimming Pool industry would be desirable but not essential
Technical skills, practical thinking and a strong sales focus
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of account management, or previous sales experience would be advantageous
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Problem solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft software
Ability to function in a high-paced environment
Internal Sales Specialist package:
Salary £30,000
Performance related bonus.
Competitive Pension Plan: 4% pension employer contribution.
25 days of holiday, and as you grow with us, enjoy up to 28 days with long service.
Comprehensive Health Cash Plan
Long Service Awards
Employee of the Season
Free Parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed