Inside Sales Executive

Alderton, West Northamptonshire
1 week ago
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Are you currently in a sales role hitting your KPIs, but still feeling undervalued?
  
Do you want more flexibility and a fantastic collaborative working culture?
  
Looking to work for a business that genuinely cares about its employees and offers a fantastic benefits package?
  
Want to know more?
  
Our client is one of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical companies with a hard-earned reputation for excellence. They are now looking to hire an experienced Inside Sales Executive to join their busy team. The role reports to the Sales Area Manager and will have significant interaction with the Customer Services and the wider Sales team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Customers and Suppliers as well as maintaining accurate records on company systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with customers and wholesalers by promoting and selling products per company policies and customer prioritisation.
Promote and sell products in line with sales objectives and marketing strategies, contributing to targets.
Share market information and provide reports on activities, results, opportunities, risks, and feedback.
Process orders, respond to customer requests, and maintain accurate records on company systems/CRM.
Develop a call plan based on the marketing department’s sales strategy and targets.
Support the customer services line, handling product and service inquiries.
Engage in regular product training and participate in sales meetings, product launches, and congresses.
Accompany Territory Managers on field visits to understand the field sales team’s function and build relationships.
Help achieve annual sales and profit objectives in line with company strategies and policies. Key Skills and Experience:

Previous Sales experience.
Prior experience in hitting KPI’s consistently.
Must be computer literate, and competent in Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to use own initiative and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Additional Information:

This is a full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday 8.30 / 9 am – 5 / 5.30 pm.
Opportunity for hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 at home.
Dog-friendly office.
25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays increasing by 1 day each year after the first 2 years.
Personal Bonus of 15-20% of annual salary paid annually.
Additional discretionary 7-10% annual bonus.
Critical illness, private medical, and life assurance cover. To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Daniel Marlow at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)

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