Our client works with some of the world leading designers and manufacturers of award winning street furniture in addition to having full in house UK design & manufacturing capabilities of their own, enabling them to offer an unparalleled and diverse collection of urban furniture products.
The Position
You will be responsible for converting sales leads into tender opportunities and subsequently into client orders to a given target.
Working with an existing pipeline, you will be responsible for nurturing and growing the existing territory, through self-generation of leads, inbound calls and through company marketing initiatives, with a broad selection of architects, contractors, consultants and end user clients throughout the UK.
Adding value and experience to an existing sales team, the role will suit individuals who are already working in construction sales and understand the wide and varied disciplines involved with the construction industry.
The Person
- You should ideally be already working within the construction sector and can demonstrate a proven track record of success; ideally in the street furniture/playground/shelters & cycle parking sectors but other related fields within construction will be given serious consideration.
- The successful candidates should have a passion for winning, demonstrate integrity and honesty in their approach to life, and can work calmly under pressure. Be a skilful sales negotiator and closer, able to quickly build strong rapport and trust with customers via telephone and email.
- An appreciation of CRM systems, a competent all-rounder in terms of IT skills and possessing an extremely confident and professional communicator on the telephone that leaves a lasting first impression to all prospective customers who contact the business, is essential.
- In return, we are offering a competitive package & salary commensurate with experience, including a target driven bonus scheme. This is the perfect opportunity for you to build a rewarding career at a leading UK construction manufacturing organisation.