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External Sales Executive

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Sector

Sales

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Job Type

Permanent

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Salary Range

£35,000 to £42,000 pa

Description

Vacancy Ref: EM0282
Role: External Sales Executive
Location: Durham

Overview:
The purpose of the External Sales Executive role is to manage and develop relationships with existing and new customers within a designated geographical sales region. The role requires significant time spent on the road meeting customers face-to-face, ensuring strong engagement and business growth.

The position also involves collaboration with the internal sales team to maximise sales opportunities and support mutual customer efforts.

Package/Benefits:
• Negotiable salary DOE
• Company car
• Uncapped commission
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Laptop & mobile phone

Responsibilities:
• Conduct regular face-to-face meetings with customers, spending a significant amount of time on the road to maintain strong business relationships.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the designated sales region, expanding the customer base.
• Develop enquiries and prepare quotations & detailed contract proposals.
• Develop a strong understanding of our manufacturers and product offerings to effectively cross-sell and upsell.
• Work closely with the internal sales team at a branch level.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to proactively address market demands.

Skills / experience:
• Driving Licence
• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and customer service abilities
• Ability to understand and communicate technical product information
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales

Additional Information:
• This role requires regular travel within the assigned sales region
• Some overnight stays may be necessary depending on business needs

If you feel you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, don't hesitate - apply today!

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website at www.rhodium45.co.uk.