sales representative Oxford, England
Job description
Overview:
Established for over 20 years, Stoneworld is renowned for being one of the most successful and innovative Natural Stone suppliers in the country. With our high-tech masonry workshop, we are synonymous for providing innovative solutions enabling customers to excel in their amazing projects.
Due to extensive business growth, we are busier than ever, with 2023 due to be another fantastic year. Based in South Oxfordshire we are actively seeking a driven, enthusiastic and hardworking Senior Sales Executive to join our sales team to help take us to the next level, working in a fun and energetic company which supplies high end projects.
The Role:
Your primary focus will be on the development of new projects and revenue for the business, by forging and developing strategic relationships with business clients such as Landscapers and Installers, as well as through direct private customer relationships.
The objective of the role will be to positively contribute towards growing the annual turnover and gross profit of the business, by fostering and developing relationships with clients and business partners.
- Are you looking for a sales role where you can grow your knowledge, develop your sales skills & help your clients get exactly what they need?
- Do you enjoy building relationships with new & existing clients?
- Are you ambitious & enthusiastic when working towards targets to positively contribute towards the growth of the company?
- Are you enthusiastic about learning and becoming a specialist in stone to ensure your clients' needs are satisfied?
If you have answered yes to the above questions, then apply to our role of Senior Sales Executive today and attach a covering letter explaining why you would like to work at Stoneworld in this role.
What to expect:
In-depth training will be provided to enable you to manage the full sales cycle and look after your own accounts and customers. We invest heavily in ensuring our staff can grow their skills and learn new skills with us, to ensure our people are able to grow with the business from day one.
Main responsibilities:
No two days are the same, but typically you can expect to get involved in a broad range of activity including:
- Communicating with customers through appointment basis and walk ins.
- Explaining and demonstrating the features and benefits of products & services in- person & on the phone.
- Prospecting new business leads and Business development calls. Identify new business opportunities and areas of growth.
- Building a network of clients, meeting with them to generate and secure new project opportunities.
- Managing inbound sales telephone & email enquiries.
- Client and business partner liaison.
- Organising samples for clients.
- Presenting the company and brand at exhibitions, network events and editorial opportunities in some cases.
- Build and effectively manage a sales pipeline which positively delivers year on year growth in line with company and personal targets.
- Achieving monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
Skills required:
- Working in a super friendly, close-knit team where communication and teamwork is fundamental and valued.
- Strong attention to detail and technically proficient.
- Methodical and logical approach to work.
- The ability to deliver under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Driven to succeed; hungry for success and achievement of company targets.
- IT literate- Excel, Microsoft Office, Word and CRM systems.
- You will also be professional, a great communicator, sales-driven and self-motivated to succeed in this role. A major part of the interview process will be based on your attitude, aspirations, and desire to succeed.
Whilst we require no previous industry or sales experience, we are looking for the very best applicants who thrive in a sales and customer focused environment and pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to secure sales.
Salary:
- A competitive salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 DOE and with opportunity to grow plus sales commission.
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
- Onsite parking
- Friday drinks
- Office socials
Job Type: Permanent, full-time role. Hours are 07:30 – 17:00 Monday-Friday and every 3rd Saturday 09:00-13:00.
Stoneworld is located outside of Oxford in a rural setting, near to Junction 8 of the M40. Due to the limited bus service, you will need to be able to travel to our premises.
Ability to commute/relocate: Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person.
If the opportunity to advance your career in stone as our Senior Sales Executive and being part of a fast-growing, innovative company excites you, please contact us today.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us in a few sentences why you believe you would be a great Senior Sales Executive at Stoneworld.
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
