Lead generator / sales representative - united kingdom, gateshead, tyne and wear

business development representative

wanted- enthusiastic person to work in business to business sales in a small, friendly office for a national painting contractor.

the role

working closely with the other members of a small team you will be directly responsible for contacting potential customers over the phone and email to introduce the services that bagnalls offers in commercial and industrial settings. you will build relationships with senior decision makers in a variety of sectors, including health care, education and leisure to influence them to use bagnalls to meet their painting and decorating needs.

responsibilities

the role will be mainly office-based and will require plenty of initiative as you start the journey of winning new business for the company.

sales responsibilities:

identifying new target customers through a range of different methods of research, including using social media

gaining a strong understanding of our customers so that you can clearly highlight and articulate what bagnalls can offer them

contacting and developing relationships, following up as necessary via phone and email

booking appointments with prospective clients

marketing responsibilities:

completing pre qualification questionnaires (pqqs)

using innovative ways to promote the company including developing case studies

managing the customer database

you

you may have telesales or customer service experience and are looking to progress in a business to business role. you need to be self-motivated, work on your own initiative and under instruction. this role may be appropriate for someone who needs to fit work around external commitments as we would consider flexible working arrangements (e.g. school hours) and hybrid working.

we ask that you have the following qualifications and skills:

essential criteria:

previous sales, telesales or customer service experience

strong verbal communication skills

a passion for sales and delivering results

confidence to build relationships with senior decision makers

excellent, friendly telephone manner

good standard of written english

basic microsoft office skills and ability to learn to use an in-house database

ability to learn about all aspects of the business quickly, and communicate this information effectively to others.

desirable criteria:

experience within the construction industry

your development

you will be given full training and support to learn how to develop key customer relationships. you will have the opportunity to work with a huge variety of organisations within the public and private sectors.

people development is one of our values. we work with our employees to help them meet their personal and career aspirations, including opportunities for internal and external training, and further responsibilities in their role.

bagnalls

bagnalls is the leading painting and decorating contractor in the uk, established over 145 years ago. the role is based in our doncaster office, carrying out work across south yorkshire and the east midlands. we are proud to have been awarded yorkshire post apprentice employer of the year and the family business united supreme champion, family business of the year accolade.

reward package

competitive basic salary exceeding the living wage (realistic ote gbp25-gbp30k)

uncapped commission based on orders

generous contributory company pension scheme

applications

apply by cv and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification in your covering letter.

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