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We are looking for a talented and driven salesperson to account manage a portfolio of export customers. You’ll be part of a team selling our extensive range of engineered components and fasteners into a wide range of markets including automotive, furniture and industrial.
To succeed in this role you’ll need to have proven experience selling into export markets with a sound understanding of export processes (EUR1/COO/Incoterms). You’ll also be super organised, great on the phone and a real team player. This position is permanent, full-time with an immediate start.
Key responsibilities:
Customer Enquiries
Responding to B2B customer enquiries – via email, phone and website
Providing timely product advice, samples, quotations and follow-ups as needed
Preparing quotations and resolving pricing issues
Updating CRM system
Account Management
Proactive customer contact to build and maintain relationships
Grow sales profitably with existing accounts – up-selling & cross-selling
Accountability for the profitability, product mix and growth of own customer portfolio
Business Development
Identifying new business opportunities (from market research or internally generated leads)
Carrying out research
Making contact with potential customers to pitch for new business, securing new deals
Following up to ensure repeat business
Our ideal candidate’s experience and skill set will include:
* At least three years’ office based sales experience
* Knowledge of export processes (EUR1, COO and Incoterms)
* Great customer service skills – listening, negotiation, problem-solving, commercially astute
* Characteristics – driven, resilient, honest, friendly & approachable, supportive of colleagues
* Good attention to detail
* Able to prioritise effectively
* Knowledge of CRM ideally Sage (desirable not essential)
* Experience with industrial products/customers would be advantageous
Working at JET PRESS:
Hours of work: 8.30am–5.00pm Monday-Thursday & 8.30am–3.15pm Friday
Based at our Head Office: Nunn Close, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire NG17 2HW
What we offer:
A competitive remuneration package
A friendly team and great working environment (newly refurbished offices)
Hybrid working - option to work from home one day per week once fully onboarded
Enhanced holiday entitlement 25 days (+ Bank Holidays) – extra accrued with service
Life insurance if you opt to join the pension scheme
Enhanced company sick pay – accrues with service
Structured induction training and ongoing commitment to training & development
High degree of autonomy
Great location 5 minutes from J28 of the M1 with free parking on-site
Free fruit and as much Nespresso coffee or Yorkshire Tea as you can drink
Fridays are dress down and early finish
Strong Company Values: We care deeply about People, Partners & Longevity.
Exceptionally low staff turnover – average length of service is over 10 years
About Us:
JET PRESS is a leading global distributor of value engineered solutions and components. We manufacture, build and assemble engineered fasteners, components, and hardware. From conventional and next generation vehicles, to beautiful functional furniture, to life-saving medical equipment.
Our business was founded in 1977 and remains under the original family ownership, with a member of the second generation actively involved in the business today. We’re committed to ethically delivering long-term benefits for our employees, community, customers and suppliers alike.
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