Internal Sales Assistant

Internal sales executive based in London Kentish TownNW5. Vacancy due - to promotion.Hours a 8:30-5.30 Monday to Friday+30 min lunch. Basic salaryup to £30,00 paplus 10-15% bonus Benefits includePension.x4 life assurance, 25 days holiday +bank holiday 1) OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB To work with the Branch Management to achieve the Branch and Regional Sales strategy and targets and to attain monthly and annual sales targets for the branch. You will look to identify opportunities and maintain customer relationships to maximise salespotential, champion business objectives and ensure strong focus on margin, volume and profit. 2) REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The role will report directly to the Branch Manager and will have contact and effective relationships with other Branch Staff, External sales, Customers, Credit Control and Suppliers. 3) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage existing accounts to achieve maximum business - Open new accounts and ensure they continue to develop profitably - Engage with customers face to face and over the phone - Accurately take and input orders onto the system - Providing quotes - Maximise add-on sales - Make proactive sales telephone calls to lapsed accounts and potential new customers - Collaborate closely with warehouse team to ensure correct products are delivered on time - Regularly engaging with external sales and credit control teams - Work on trade counter as required - Any other reasonable duties within the individual capabilities - Work collaboratively to create awareness in the customer base of the full range of product offering within - Plc - Follow best practice within the branch in relation to all diversity, equal opportunities, and environmental matters, and ensure branch compliance with all relevant legislation. 5) KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (INCLUDE LANGUAGES / DRIVING LICENCE / IT SKILLS HERE) - Previous internal sales experience - Sales experience in a construction related distribution (preferable) and competitor knowledge (preferable) - Good level of numeracy and IT skills - Excellent attention to detail - Strong Communication Skills - Ability to build & maintain key relationships with customers & suppliers