At ASD, we're one of the UK's leading metal stockholders and processing specialists, supplying high-quality steel and metal products to customers across a wide range of industries.
But we're more than a supplier. We're a business built on expertise, innovation and long-term partnerships, helping our customers succeed while driving positive change for our colleagues, communities and the environment.
If you're motivated by building relationships, delivering outstanding customer service and growing sales, this is an opportunity to make your mark with a market leader.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Internal Salesperson to join our team.
This is a fast paced, customer focused role where you'll manage and develop customer accounts, respond to enquiries, prepare quotations and identify opportunities to grow sales. Working closely with both customers and colleagues across the business, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent customer experience while driving profitable growth.
You'll become a trusted point of contact for your customers, building long term relationships, understanding their requirements and providing the right products and solutions to meet their needs. You'll also work closely with our External Sales team, supporting account development and helping to win new business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a busy commercial environment and wants to develop a successful long-term career.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an office based role, working from our Leeds office (LS10 1SD).
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing a portfolio of existing customer accounts
Responding to customer enquiries and preparing accurate, competitive quotations
Building strong customer relationships through regular telephone and email contact
Identifying opportunities to grow customer spend and increase account profitability
Proactively following up quotations and converting opportunities into sales
Working closely with External Sales colleagues to support customer growth and new business opportunities
Delivering exceptional customer service and providing the right solutions for customer requirements
Developing account plans to maximise sales opportunities
Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
Handling customer queries and resolving issues professionally and efficiently
Supporting effective account management, including credit control activities where required
Achieving agreed sales, margin and customer growth targetsWhat We're Looking For
We're interested in people with the drive, resilience and commercial instinct to succeed in sales.
Ideally, you'll have:
Experience in internal sales, customer service, account management or sales support
Experience within the metals, industrial, manufacturing or distribution sectors (preferred but not essential)
A proven ability to build strong customer relationships and identify sales opportunities
Strong commercial awareness and a target-driven mindset
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Confidence working with figures, margins and commercial data
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and reliabilityWhat's In It For You?
We recognise that great people make great businesses. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Life assurance
Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by ASD)
Retail and restaurant discounts
Gym and health club discounts
Holiday Trading Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Medicash healthcare plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Financial wellbeing supportSafety Comes First
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, all employees are subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing. ASD operates a zero-tolerance policy.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to join a market-leading business and take your sales career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply online today and upload your latest CV
Our application process is quick and straightforward, taking just a few minutes to complete before being transferred to our internal recruitment system
Salary description
£33000.00 - £45000.00 per year