Internal Sales Specialist

My client is looking for a Pool Product Specialist to join their busy Pools Division to help deliver further growth. They offer a range of products required to build, refurbish & maintain residential and commercial swimming pools and spa/wellness centres. Their ideal candidate will have proven internal sales or technical support experience with electrical or mechanical products.

• Your role will be office based working 37 hours a week within a small and knowledgeable team.
• The successful Internal Sales Specialist will report to the Sales Manager and be responsible for:
• Handle all customer email and telephone enquiries of a technical and sales nature, promptly and effectively
• Deal with technical enquiries referred by the Sales Order Processing department
• Provide quotations where necessary
• Liaise with customers and building lasting relationships
• Receive and input telephone and email orders as a result of quotations as a result of technical advice and/or quotations
• Accompany Divisional Management or other colleagues on customer or supplier visits as appropriate
• Occasional attendance of Trade Shows and Company-led seminars
• Liaise with Internal & External Sales Executives
• Promote product initiatives and assisting in promoting designated lines
• Maintain product knowledge in order to influence and develop sales, as well as upselling products
• Provide documentation as required by the customer such as product specification
• Maintain knowledge of the in-house system to effectively deal with enquiries regarding delivery and availability

• Previous experience of working in the Swimming Pool industry would be desirable but not essential
• Technical skills, practical thinking and a strong sales focus
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of account management, or previous sales experience would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft software
• Ability to function in a high-paced environment

• Salary £30,000
• Performance related bonus.
• Competitive Pension Plan: 4% pension employer contribution.
• 25 days of holiday, and as you grow with us, enjoy up to 28 days with long service.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Season
• Free Parking