Overview
Job Title: Sales Support Representative
Location: Rochdale
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (1-hour lunch)
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + commission structure upon progression into sales
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, ambitious Sales Support professional to join our team, with a clear pathway to becoming a full-time Sales Account Manager. This role is designed as a development position: you\'ll support the current sales team while gaining hands-on account management experience. Over time, you\'ll transition into a sales role, with the goal of building and expanding our sales team in the coming years.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and loading sales orders
- Providing daily administrative support to the sales team
- Covering holidays for Account Managers, gaining exposure to customer and supplier interactions
- Building confidence in managing client relationships
- Supporting outbound activity, including warm and cold calls (progressively introduced)
What We\'re Looking For
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills and confidence on the phone
- A proactive, positive attitude with a desire to learn sales
- Ambition to progress into a full-time sales/account management role
- Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to a growing team environment
Working Arrangements
- Office-based at our HQ in Rochdale
- Hybrid working available (4 days office / 1 day WFH on Fridays) after a 3-6 month probation period
Career Progression
This role offers a structured pathway into sales. Successful candidates will:
- Start in a support capacity while learning the business
- Gain experience covering accounts and handling clients
- Transition into a full-time Sales Account Manager role
- Earn commission on top of base salary once in sales
