sales manager Bristol, England
Job description
We are looking for an ambitious, high calibre sales administrator who shares our company values and will provide a critical function within our Sales Team to support on-going company growth and development.
You will often be the first point of contact for new business enquiries, so a friendly, welcoming, and professional approach is important to ensure that we give the right first impression and respond to every enquiry quickly.
In addition to handling new business enquiries, you will proactively manage your time across various workstreams within the sales function. Tasks will include preparing and chasing quotes, renewing contracts, and providing general administrative support to the wider sales team.
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, the role requires a high level of personal organisation and discipline to take ownership of tasks and targets. The right candidate will have a genuine interest in compliance and demonstrate the skills required to convey technical information clearly.
This is a full-time permanent position and office-based, however flexible and hybrid working will be considered for qualified candidates with relevant experience. You will be working at modern offices in the centre of Thornbury, parking is provided, with the town centre a short walk away.
We are offering a competitive salary plus profit-related bonus scheme, together with both technical and personal development and training to allow you to progress during your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Confidently handle inbound and outbound calls
- Contribute towards the output of the sales team shared mailbox
- Prepare, send, and follow up quotes working towards monthly KPI’s
- Provide administrative support to the sales team
- Complete data entry tasks
- Manage work and time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met
- Nurture good relationships with customers and colleagues
- Learn the key fundamentals of legionella control
About You
- Dedicated to supporting the sales team to manage the sales pipeline
- Commitment to providing first class customer service
- Happy to pick up the phone and talk to people
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Discipline to complete tasks efficiently while focusing on accuracy and quality
- Ability to solve problems and implement effective solutions
- Enjoy learning about new industries and becoming an expert in your field
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of sales administration experience
- Excellent administration and organizational skills
- High level IT skills in Microsoft office 365
- Ability to demonstrate technical understanding
Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in B2B sales
- Experience in water hygiene and/or related industry
Package & Benefits
- Annual salary of £25,000
- Profit related bonus scheme
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays increasing with service
- Full statutory entitlements
- Hours - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm 37.5 hours per week
- Flexible and hybrid working to be discussed
- Full and on-going technical training provided
Why choose Dantek
We are an owner-managed family business who understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We get results by working as an effective and highly dedicated team focused on finding solutions to solve problems. We support each other and have some of the best trained people in our industry both out in the field and the office support team.
Working within a team, your ideas for improvements to our process are valued and solution- based problem solving is actively encouraged. You will benefit from ongoing technical training and nurture your genuine interest and curiosity in the prevention of Legionnaires’ disease.
Selection process
Applicants can apply via Indeed or direct to [email protected]; shortlisted applicants will be sent an application form to complete. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange a first interview via video. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to our office for a second interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Short Way, BS35 3UU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What appeals to you about this role and why do you feel you will be great at it?
Experience:
- Sales administration: 2 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sales admin Summer 23
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
