Internal Sales Executive

Location: Penrith
Salary: £32,400 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

Overview
NXT Recruitment is working in partnership with a successful and growing business to recruit an Internal Sales Executive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning team where you'll play a key role in driving business growth by developing new customer relationships and managing existing accounts. Working within a fast-paced B2B environment, you'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, generating new business, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

This role would suit an ambitious sales professional with a proven B2B sales background who enjoys building relationships, working towards targets, and being proactive in generating new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing business customers
Generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound calls and business development activity
Handle inbound sales enquiries, identifying customer needs and recommending suitable solutions
Prepare quotations and follow up on sales opportunities to maximise conversions
Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through to completion
Maintain accurate customer records using the company CRM system
Build and develop long-term customer relationships through regular communication
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services
Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to wider team objectives
Work closely with colleagues to ensure a high level of customer service throughout the sales process

Requirements

Previous B2B sales experience is essential
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Professional and confident telephone manner
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to business development
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a successful team

Desirable Skills

Experience within an internal sales or account management role
Experience using CRM systems to manage sales pipelines
Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling skills
Experience working in a target-driven sales environment

Benefits

Competitive basic salary of £32,400 per annum
Opportunity to join an award-winning team
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Career development and progression opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement
Private healthcare following successful completion of probation

Please contact Simon Kean at NXT Recruitment on 01228 812585 or Simon.Kean@NXTRecruitment.co.uk for more information.

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