Sales Executive

 

Main characteristics

Location

Wadsley, South Yorkshire

Company

Andy File Associates Ltd

Salary

£27000 - £40000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Sales

Job summary

Andy File Associates Limited are working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position

Our client is one of Britains leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. They manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Main Purpose of the Role

A talented, target-driven individual to join the commercial department as a Sales Executive. Reporting to the Supply Sales Manager, you will be responsible for achieving and exceeding personal and company targets. You will negotiate with buyers and managers on price, delivery and specifications, challenge objections to persuade customers to buy, and review your own sales performance. This is a dynamic office based role and in an environment consistently delivering above target sales figures in line with ambitious business growth plans. There are opportunities to make customer visits or attend trade shows, these maybe domestic or international shows or visits.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

Generation of business through the conversion of enquiries into order and the promotion of the company in the marketplace.

Development of key accounts and customer partnerships along with maintaining a high level of customer service.

Maximisation of profit and added value opportunities.

Achieving and exceeding sales targets and meeting department objectives.

Duties:

* Generating enquiries, providing estimates and producing quotations.

* Developing a customer base and maintaining customer records

* liaison with customers, production control and order progression.

* Undertaking sales order review procedures.

* Canvassing / cold calling.

* Market research and sourcing and purchasing of raw materials.

* Creating of materials conversion paperwork.

And other reasonable duties and instructions.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

Communication skills.

Customer service awareness.

Pro-active approach.

Efficient organisational and planning skills.

Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

Fast learner and passion for sales.

Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Desirable (and full training will be given where required)

* Thorough understanding of marketing, selling and negotiating techniques, including cold calling and canvassing.

* Product knowledge of forgings, particularly experience in the closed-die industry and its markets.

Benefits

* Competitive pay.

* Availability of office, hybrid and working from home options.

* Holidays you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.

* Pension scheme offers a 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances.

* Bonus scheme this is linked to team and company performance.

* Westfield cash plan level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.

* Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards.

* Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work.

* Free access to gyms through Gympass.

* Free work wear and PPE.

* On-site parking is available.

* Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness.

* Trust we encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.

* Development we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.

Key Details

Work hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:15-16:30, Friday 8:15-16:00

Salary - Depending on experience