Internal Sales Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced Internal Sales Team Leader to join our client, a leading supplier of construction consumables and equipment, supplying major contractors and national housebuilders across the UK.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys being at the centre of the action. You'll remain actively involved in customer enquiries, quotations and problem solving while providing day-to-day support and guidance to a small Internal Sales team.

The responsibilities of the Internal Sales Team Leader include but are not limited to the following:

* Manage inbound customer enquiries, providing quotations, product advice and a high level of customer service.

* Take ownership of complex and high-value enquiries, using commercial judgement to maximise sales opportunities while protecting margin.

* Proactively follow up quotations and customer enquiries to convert opportunities into orders and strengthen customer relationships.

* Build effective relationships with suppliers to source products, negotiate commercial terms and resolve customer issues.

* Lead, support and develop a small Internal Sales team, acting as a key point of contact for guidance, coaching and product knowledge.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Internal Sales Team Leader:

* Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to make decisions around pricing, profitability and customer opportunities.

* Customer focused and solutions driven, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent service.

* Proactive and sales orientated, with the drive to follow up opportunities and secure business.

* Highly organised, capable of managing multiple enquiries and priorities within a fast-paced environment.

* A natural leader who enjoys supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and leading by example.

If you are a commercially minded Internal Sales Team Leader who enjoys leading from the front, developing others and helping customers while driving business growth, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed