Internal External Sales Executive

This is a great opportunity to join a market leading steel distributor and processor

All About Us

Barrett Steel  are the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, with over 160 years of heritage we are still family owned and operate from 29 sites across the UK and Ireland, holding more than 120,000 tonnes of steel stock.  Although we are a business with significant scale, our success is built on the people who make it happen every day. We continually invest in our people, the latest processing machinery, technology, and materials-handling equipment so that we can deliver an exceptional service to our customers.

Our people, our customers, and the communities in which we operate are at the heart of what we do. We are a forward-thinking business that values hard work, ambition, teamwork, and are always open to new ideas.

All About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Internal/External Sales Executive – General Steels to join our dedicated sales teams. This is a great opportunity to become part of an integral team who are operating in a high volume, fast paced environment. We are looking for the right individual to help drive the company forward and be part of this exciting time for the business, someone who would like to grow their sales career with us.

Key Tasks could include:

Develop robust sales plans, within the constraints of operational capacity, that seek to secure profitable new market share and gross margin growth.
Personally, lead negotiations with potential customers and through regular meetings, build relationships to maximise commercial opportunities with them, over the phone and in person.
Prepare and follow up on quotes.
Process sales enquiries / orders and see all administration through to completion, ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
Be mobile in the field visiting customers face to face as often as necessary.
Be an integral part of the sales team, working towards a one team mindset
Achieve all KPI’s and help drive the business forward
Be an ambassador for high customer service standards that seek to build customer retention levels.

We offer you

Highly Competitive salary depending on your experience and turnover managed
Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
Access to Health & Wellbeing Services
Barrett Steel pension
Career progression

All About You

You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way;
Ideally you will already be Bristol based with an established customer base; however, we are flexible on location, hybrid working could be an option.

Previous sales experience within a dynamic sales environment, have a proven record of building up accounts and delivering results in the UK market
Ideally, you will already have experience of selling  steel or a related product area.
A strong understanding of the sales process.
Builds strong  and long-lasting relationships
A proactive attitude & approach.
Thrives off working to targets and KPI’s.
Can drive & has a full UK driving licence