Internal Sales Executive - Carbon & Stainless Steel
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £13.50 - £16.50 (DOE)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Internal Sales Executive to join a growing business within the carbon and stainless steel sector.
This role would suit an ambitious salesperson with experience selling carbon steel and/or stainless steel products, particularly pipe, fittings, flanges and associated products.
This is not simply an order processing position. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships, growing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities and driving sales growth within a fast-paced commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop an existing portfolio of customer accounts.
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Handle sales enquiries via telephone and email.
- Prepare quotations and convert opportunities into orders.
- Follow up quotations and sales enquiries to maximise conversion rates.
- Develop existing accounts and identify upselling opportunities.
- Understand customer requirements and provide suitable product solutions.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are achieved.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales records within company systems.
- Monitor outstanding quotations and enquiries to ensure all opportunities are followed through.
- Deliver exceptional customer service whilst achieving sales targets.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven sales experience within the carbon steel and/or stainless steel industry.
- Experience selling pipe, fittings and flanges.
- Strong account management and business development experience.
- The ability to build profitable and lasting customer relationships.
- A proactive sales approach and confidence generating new business.
- Experience working within a fast-paced and target-driven environment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good commercial awareness.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office packages.
The Person
We're looking for someone with energy, drive and a genuine passion for sales. You'll be comfortable building relationships, developing accounts and turning opportunities into revenue.
The successful candidate will thrive in a busy commercial environment, be resilient under pressure and enjoy the challenge of managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent levels of customer service.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Established and growing business
- Opportunity to develop long-term customer relationships
- Supportive team environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
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