Trade Sales Executive - Magpie Recruitment : Job Details

Trade Sales ExecutiveSouth West LondonOffice Based9am – 5:30pm£45,000, plus car allowance, plus commission/bonus schemeMust have a full drivers licence. A design company based in South West London are looking for an experienced Trade Sales Executive to join their London based Team. The client is looking for someone who has a passion for design, an ability to engage with clients and the skills and knowledge to give their customers the advice and service they are looking for. Main duties of a Trade Sales Executive

• Identifying and meeting target customers through database management
• Targeting and scheduling visits/meetings to develop and manage existing accounts within a designated area.
• Responsible for seeking new business opportunities within the designated territory.
• Establishing and maintaining direct relationships with an existing database of design professionals
• Growing the database significantly - inputting information into our CRM system to track opportunities and sales.
• Creating and maintaining a sales pipeline which is reported weekly to management.
• Fulfilling a vital role in actioning the sales strategy for the UK trade market.
• Offering sampling products to design professionals.
• Competitor and consumer insight monitoring and market research
• Delivering a comprehensive weekly report to the Line Manager
• Preparing and participating in monthly UK sales meetings
• Achieving monthly and annual targets as laid out in the business plan.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout.

Trade Sales Executive Specification:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role within the interior furnishings, preferably textiles or a related field
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills at all levels
• Sales data analysis skills.
• Results and target driven.
• Highly organised
• A commitment to being a team player.
• Advanced skills in MSOffice including excel.
• Full UK Drivers Licence is essential

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Commission/Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company contribution towards gym membership
• Opportunities for career growth and development

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