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Sales Representative & Technical Advisor | Home Based

Employer
MorePeople
Location
West Midlands
Salary
£26000.00 - £33000.00 per annum
Closing date
20 Jan 2019

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Job Details



Our client, a leading supplier to the landscaping industry, is looking for a Sales Representative & Technical Advisor to join their business.

The main duties & responsibilities will be to:

Adopt and grow a base of existing contacts.
Develop a base of new clients in your region and insure smooth adoption.
To price incoming enquires from customers.
To follow up outstanding quotations and negotiate orders.
To process orders accordingly and efficiently.
Improve and develop sales systems with the Sales Manager.
Work to and record targets as required.
Meet with clients and suppliers both on and off site in the UK & abroad as required.
Assist with the promoting of the company at trade shows and events.
Contacting suppliers for prices and information.
Handling queries & complaints.
Gathering and sharing product and market information.
Assisting with marketing activities.

Person Skills & Characteristics:

Strong plant knowledge and/ or experience of the gardening industry is essential.
A driven & personable individual who is confident with a positive personality.
A self-motivated individual who can work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
Office computer skills & experience of Outlook and Excel is essential.
Wholesale business to business experience would be a benefit for this post.

Package:

Negotiable depending on experience, a company car is provided which is on a fully fuelled policy. Basic Westfield health cover is also provided.

Additional Information:

Suitable office space will be required to accommodate home working.
Good broadband connection is essential.
Some working days will be required at the head office, these will include attending monthly sales meetings and 1-2-1 monthly progress reviews.
Area boundaries are flexible, covering the south and may be adjustable to accommodate the successful candidate.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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