External Sales - Grass Protection

Job description

·  Location
Hinckley, Leicestershire
·  Category
Sales & Retail - Business Development
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Sales and Retail
·  External Reference
JN-012020-113960

We are currently recruiting for teh role of an external sales person based within our grass protection team, this will suit someone who has sold into Civils, Construction and / or Local authorities.

Details of the job:

Hours are 37.5 per week, Mon-Fri working out of home office with approx. 2 days per month in the clients office in Hinckley.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Salary is dependant on experience + bonus scheme which can be discussed at interview.

Annual flu jab, free on site parking, pension up to 5% company contribution, BUPA after 6 months.

Full induction program, the successful candidate will be required to attend the office full time for the first 2 weeks.

Company car, mobile phone, laptop.

Summary of Role:

The key focus of this role is to research and generate specifications through seminars, technical meetings, site visits and customer enquiries. The aim is to grow existing markets while developing relationships with a variety of industry sectors. Whilst the role could be based from a home office or our office there is a requirement to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Discover and establish new specifications and identify potential projects

·  Achieve personal and department targets

·  Provide technical assistance and recommendations utilising the engineering department where appropriate

·  Assist with the formation and implementation of department sales and marketing strategies

·  Develop new and existing targeted accounts

·  Present CPD style seminars

·  Technical meetings and site visits

·  Maintain and update CRM system

Requirements of the Role:

·  Experience in building customer relationships

·  Minimum 2 years' experience gained within civils/construction materials supply sector

·  Experience in gaining and defending specifications

·  Excellent communication and presentation skills

·  Full UK driving licence

·  Willing to travel throughout the UK with nights away

·  Actively demonstrate the 'Values and Behaviours' of the business

·  Understand and work in line with the groups business plan

Key Contacts:

·  Sales Manager

·  All team members throughout the Group

·  Suppliers

·  All customers either established or prospect.

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