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Trainee Sales Executive 6317

Trainee Sales Executive 

 
Location:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire 
Hours: Full-time, Permanent 
Salary: £31,000 per annum + 5k bonus 

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our Support Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating sales leads through outbound calls, emails, and gathering marketing materials.  

 

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Executive:

  • Develop a solid understanding of products and services to effectively present information to potential customers across various communication channels. 

  • Utilise established databases and internal resources to identify and target potential customers. 

  • Use effective questioning techniques to identify customer needs and challenges. 

  • Record all confirmed sales leads and implement a strategy to prioritize and move them forward. 

  • Update CRM (SAP) regularly to track customer contacts, monitor open opportunities, and plan follow-up actions. 

  • Take full responsibility for achieving your sales targets and managing your sales budget. 

  • Stay informed of market trends and gather customer feedback to adjust strategies accordingly. 

 

Key Skills of a Sales Executive:

  • Previous experience in a telesales or similar sales role. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Demonstrate an effective listening, capturing, and negotiation style. 

  • Proficient in using a dynamic CRM system. 

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads. 

  • Good problem-solving abilities. 

  • Goal and target oriented. 

 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330. 

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. 

Location

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
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