Celebrating 30 Years in Recruitment
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Sales Negotiator for our client based in Bedford. You will have experience working in a business to business environment providing professional quotations with a technical emphasis and following the process through from a quotation to a sales order. This role is initially based at Bedford and will transfer to our Shefford site once re-developed.
The main role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Quote creation and conversion
* Building customer relationships
* Project management
* Product and technical advice
* Reading and using technical drawings
The successful person:
The successful candidate will have the ability to learn technical information with ease, provide accurate quotations and convert these to sales. We are looking for the following attributes:
* Customer focussed with the drive and tenacity to secure sales
* A professional communicator; telephone and in writing, building rapport quickly
* Able to convey technical product information accurately to customers
* Good, proven negotiation skills with sales experience
* Drive actions forward for continuous improvement
* A proactive approach to work; energetic and self-motivated
* Good time management skills and able to multi-task
* Attentive to details and accuracy
* Commercial awareness
* Good team player; keen to learn and share information
Knowledge and education:
* Sales experience in business to business environment
* Knowledge of construction industry, contractors, merchants and specifiers who use Building Drainage products
* Ability to read and interpret architectural and / or construction drawings
* IT literacy (Microsoft Office i.e.: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
* Minimum of GCSE (C) or equivalent Maths and English
Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!
1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
