- Develop and grow existing customer accounts through regular engagement and relationship building.
- Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities.
- Convert enquiries and quotations into sales orders while maximising revenue opportunities.
- Build strong customer relationships and establish trust through excellent communication and service.
- Understand customer needs and provide tailored product and service solutions.
- Promote new products, campaigns, and business initiatives to customers.
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to increase account value.
- Manage a sales pipeline effectively, ensuring all opportunities are followed up in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate customer records and activity tracking within the CRM system.
- Develop and maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge.
- Handle customer objections confidently and professionally to secure business opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
- Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and key performance indicators.
- Deliver outstanding customer service while driving profitable sales growth and customer retention..
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Qualifications & Experience
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C orabove, including English andMathematics.
- Minimum of 3 years' proven experiencein an internal sales, accountmanagement, business development, or
customer-facing sales role. - Demonstrable track record of achievingand exceeding sales targets andperformance objectives.
- Experience developing and growingexisting customer accounts.
- Strong commercial awareness with theability to identify and convert salesopportunities.
- Proficient in the use of CRM systems andMicrosoft Office applications.
- Ability to quickly acquire, retain, andconfidently communicate detailedproduct knowledge.
- Experience managing customerenquiries, quotations, and salesopportunities from initial contactthrough to conversion.
- Experience in B2B saleswithin an FMCGenvironment.
- Experience developingdormant or underperformingcustomer accounts.
Special Aptitudes
- Experience using sales dataand customer insights(Power BI or similar) toidentify business growthopportunities.
- Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills withthe ability to create rapport and trustwith customers.
- Proven negotiation, influencing, andclosing skills.
- Resilient, self-motivated, and persistentwhen overcoming objections andchallenges.
- Strong analytical and problem-solvingabilities.
- Ability to work independently and aspartof a high-performing team.
- Excellent planning, organisational, andtime-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly customer-focused with acommitment to delivering exceptionalservice.
- Professional, positive, and enthusiasticattitude.
- Results-driven with a strong desire toachieve and exceed targets.
Internal Sales Exec in Lisburn employer: Bell Recruitment
As a Commercial Manager at our organisation, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions teamwork and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, a culture rooted in integrity and ambition, and opportunities to develop your skills while driving meaningful business success in the vibrant Food/FMCG sector across the UK and Ireland.