Senior Sales Support in Birmingham

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Coleshill. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Sales Administrator on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Our clients office has a welcoming and vibrant culture, with core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Service at the centre of everything they do. They promote inclusivity, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Personality

We are seeking a highly motivated and confident individual with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, building strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive attitude and takes initiative, working independently while also contributing as a collaborative and supportive team player.

Reward

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (1 hour lunch break)
• Commission: £300 to £400 monthly
• 35-hour working week
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Other enhanced policies
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Gifted Birthday holiday

Job Role:

• Taking new enquiries and quoting on various finance packages
• Understanding the different finance products
• Packaging proposals for clients and following up
• Handling customer queries effectively
• Supporting the Account Managers/Directors with any marketing initiatives to generate new business
• Ensuring all systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintaining and developing existing relationships to secure new and future revenue
• Handling customer details in line with GDPR
• Working closely with the New Business Support team
• Working collaboratively with the accounts and underwriting departments to ensure correct processes are adhered to
• Reporting on current business volumes to ensure monthly targets are met
• Running reports for Operations Director and sales team, ensuring all the data is accurate
• Providing support across all sales teams to assist with cover during periods of heavy workload or absence
• Assisting with any other duties as reasonably requested by the Account Director to support across the business
• Keeping up to date with compliance regulation updates
• Attending/completing any mandatory training courses stipulated by the Company
• Identifying and approving relevant training opportunities

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Preferably in the financial services sector but not essential
• Excellent planning & organisation skills
• Strong sales focus and motivated to achieve targets
• Good business sense and an understanding of market principles
• Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.