Jobs in Stanningfield

Sales Operative

Location: Gosfield

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Job type: 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

An opportunity has arisen within their Spare Parts Sales business for the recruitment of an office-based Sales Operative.

This role involves working closely with the existing sales team, reporting directly to the departmental Director.

You will need to be resourceful and calm under pressure, with a positive, confident, and proactive approach to the delivery of the highest Customer Service levels. You will be required to develop internal and external relationships to maximise services, sales, and revenue.

Drawing on your experience and excellent organisation skills you will be a strong communicator and have an excellent knowledge of Parts KPIs and processes.

Requirements of the Parts Sales Operative:

Not essential but preferably having previously worked in a sales role within the transporter/motor trade industry.
The ability to communicate at all levels.
A self-motivated individual able to work using their own initiative.
Able to generate new sales with existing and new customers through a structured, disciplined, and professional approach.
The ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines.
To identify new business and maximise growth whilst building new relationships.
Organised and plan to efficiently cover the full customer base.
Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, (Word, Excel) Supply chain would be an advantage.
GCSE, or equivalent, grades C/4 and above or equivalent in maths and EnglishTo be able to conduct this role effectively you would need to have a good understanding and experience of the following within a commercial fleet truck/trailer environment: 

Stock Management
Stock Control
General issuing of parts
Goods received
Discrepancies
Obsolescence’s
Profit and Loss
Be IT literate.
Social media platforms.Benefits of becoming the Parts Sales Operative: 

Full on the job training provided.
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Birthday leave.
The successful candidate will be required to represent the business as part of a team at customer events.
Impress stock checks offsite which may include the occasional overnight stay.Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds