Sales Executive/Sales Manager

Sales Executive/Manager, Cheshire, £30-35k + Commission Structure & Benefits

Working mainly across the UK and Europe, this successful multi award winning company within the Exhibitions arena prides itself on providing a complete high-quality design, manufacture, and installation service to their ever-growing client base.

They are now looking to appoint a Sales Executive to assist with their long-term growth plans and whilst this position is office based, you will also be involved in attending events and external client meetings, so a valid driving licence is essential.

Due to the nature of the Industry this position is all about building and maintaining a sales pipeline due to lead times sales don’t happen overnight so you will most likely continuously be handling several prospects at once.

After initial settling in period the role will likely be more field based (Pool/Hire Car or Train) visiting prospects/networking etc and attending the office once or twice a week to compile presentations and arrange appointments etc.

Reporting To The Operations Manager Responsibilities Will Include

• Prospect/lead generation through various channels, email campaigns, social media and ensuring appropriate networking activities are identified and attended.
• Contacting lapsed/dormant accounts to reintroduce the company services.
• Research will also play a big part in this role, so you will need to research and maintain your lead generation database, conduct customer research and interpret market surveys to obtain additional information from potential leads.
• When a lead is qualified you will take responsibly for discussing initial requirements and taking a live brief from the client and then working with colleagues put together pitches/presentations and present ideas to clients either solo or alongside an experienced Account Manager. Projects deemed favourable will then be taken over by an Account Manager who will be responsible for getting it over the line.
• Where a sale isn’t secured, understanding the reasons why and developing an action plan and addressing any lessons learned.
  
  

Requirements

• Self-motivated, with good communication and organisational/time management skills.
• Great knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding and ability to use a CRM system.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and have a proactive approach.
• Positive, upbeat and organized.
• Full driving license.
• Sponsorship is not available so you will need to be UK based and have full leave to remain.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Alongside your basic salary you will have the opportunity to earn commission/bonuses.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Warm, friendly and supportive working environment, where there is always someone close by to bounce ideas off or provide guidance.
• A company where every member can progress and develop within their roles and the wider business.
• Regular social activities.
• Opportunity to work and engage with a wide range of people, both internally and externally across a variety of sectors and industries.
• Onsite Parking.
  
  

Full time - 37.5 hours per week.

8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

About The Selection Partnership Ltd

The Selection Partnership (TSP) was formed in 1986 by experienced recruitment consultants to assist in solving the UK recruitment problems of client companies. We now operate from offices based in Central Birmingham (The Jewellery Quarter).Technical Division: recruits predominately for Engineering and Manufacturing clients. Positions we have recruited include Design Engineers, Toolmakers, CAD Designers/Technicians, CAD/CAM Engineers, CNC Setters/Operators/Programmers, Procurement/Purchasing/Buyers, Stock/Materials Control, Quality, Fabricators/Welders, Technical/Engineering Project Managers, Production/Maintenance/Service Engineers/Management etc. Sales & Support Division: recruits across a broad range of B2B sectors, requirements we have worked on have included Sales Support/Order Processing, Customer Services, Internal Sales/Telesales, Field/Area/Territory Sales, Account Executives/Managers, Business Development Professionals, Export, Sales Engineering and General Managers. We also recruit Back/Middle Office Support personnel including Administrators, Credit Controllers, Sales/Purchase Ledger, Accounts, Bookkeepers and Payroll etcCreative Division: recruiting on a national basis covering Agency, Design & Print, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions and Conferencing. Positions filled have included: Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Events Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Print Finishers, Printers and Production personnel etc. In addition we have also recruited for companies in other market sectors who have their own Internal Design, Marketing and Events Teams/Departments.Interiors Division: We have successfully recruited within the Shopfitting, Interiors, Joinery and Construction marketplaces for many years. Working throughout the UK our client base ranges from small independents through to multinationals. Positions filled have included: Sales/Business Developers, Estimators, Surveyors, Joiners, Contracts/Account/Project/Site/Installation/Operations Managers, 3D/Graphic Designers, CAD Designers/Technicians etc.Environmental/Services Division recruits nationally and our clients include Water Treatment, Water Hygiene, Legionella, Environmental, Health & Safety and Facilities Companies as well as Organisations who have their own Internal Departments and Teams. Positions we have successfully filled include, Graduate Trainees, Technical/Operations/Contracts Manager, Legionella Risk Assessors, Chemists, Plumbers, Sales/Service/Water Hygiene Engineers, HSQE, Buildings and Facilities Professionals, to name a few.