External Sales | Hayley Wales

Main duties & responsibilities

As an External Salesperson, you will use your product knowledge along with sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of bespoke products, for which a certain level of expertise is required. You will assist colleagues with bids and tenders for new and existing clients, with a view to increasing sales growth within the division.

External Salespeople are a key point of contact for clients and provide pre- and post-sales advice. You would be expected to liaise regularly with other members of the sales team on these projects.

Other duties include:

• Searching for new clients who could benefit from your products in a designated region.
• Establishing new, and maintaining existing, relationships with customers.
• Managing and interpreting customer requirements.
• Advising clients on products or services that will best satisfy their needs.
• Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions.
• Offering after-sales support services.

Knowledge & Skills requirements

The ideal candidate will have following key skills:

• Knowledge of bearings, power transmission and fluid power is essential.
• Experience within sales would be beneficial.
• Able to work well as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Able to build relationships with others.
• Sales-orientated, enthusiastic and motivated.

Why join us?

The successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Company pension (if eligible).
• Death in Service cover.
• Invitation to Paycare scheme.
• Prescription eyewear if required.
• Wellness programmes.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• PPE and workwear included.
• Company Car.