The Position: To win customer orders by dealing personally with enquiries from initial discussions, to negotiating prices and technical aspects of each enquiry, through to arranging delivery to the client. In time, the role involves all aspects of the business including procuring products and international logistics. The role is very varied and no two days are the same and can sometimes be “hands on” in order to ensure orders are dispatched to customer’s time expectations.
The Company: We specialise in the supply and distribution of Natural Slate products, sourced from domestic and foreign quarries. Predominantly, Roofing slate but also Flooring, Landscaping, and Bespoke manufactured products. In very basic terms – everything that can be made from slate or stone. Our customer base is well established with a national and international range of architects, developers, contractors and private individuals.
Timescale: Immediate Start – Full Time – Permanent Position
The Rewards: Competitive Package – Subject to Experience and Performance
The Location: Flookburgh, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7NG
The Ideal Candidate Must Have:
- Enthusiasm and the ability to learn quickly in a busy environment are priorities for this person. They will be working individually within part of a very close knit sales and admin team.
- Accuracy and attention to detail are a must, along with the ability to listen and understand each customer’s differing needs.
- Proven Sales experience would be a distinct advantage, as would product knowledge within the construction industry, but are not essential to the right candidate as full in house training will be given
If you think this Internal Sales opportunity is for you or you wish to learn more about what the job entails, get in touch with UK Slate by emailing us on sales@slate.uk.com