Trainee Sales Executive

As Trainee Sales Executive, you will be joining a global brand leader. With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre. This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships. Based in St. Albans, this role is full-time and permanent, Mon to Fri, offering a starting salary of circa £27,500 and an OTE of £32,000.

Key Accountabilities for the Trainee Sales Executive:

1. Drive your self-development by engaging with the training programme
2. Undertake retail and customer service activities within the company's shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction
3. Identifying and researching new business leads
4. Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling
5. Visiting customers weekly
6. Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies
7. Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service
8. Conduct stock takes as requested
9. Re-stocking/replenishing items
10. Understand the range of company products
11. Administration of sales orders received
12. Administer any returns
13. Handle parts enquiries
14. Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office

Skills and attributes required for the Trainee Sales Executive:

1. Excellent customer service skills
2. Ambitious, proactive and driven
3. Keen interest in your own self-development
4. Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
5. Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Highly organised
7. High degree of computer literacy
8. Customer centric individual
9. Full UK driving licence essential

What's in it for you?

1. Starting salary circa £27,500 and an OTE of £32,000
2. This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, which offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.
3. The role is based on 37.5 hours a week from 8.30 to 5.00
4. 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!