John Parker and Son is one of the largest steel distributors and processors in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £100 million and employing more than 400 people. The company is currently growing at an annual rate of 20% and a central part of this growth is maintaining an effective, efficient, motivated and happy workforce. With this in mind, an exciting role has arisen for a proactive, self-motivated individual to join our sales team in Canterbury.

The role will involve maximising sales from existing and new clients by adopting a proactive and persistent approach whilst delivering optimum customer service. You will generate and follow-up on enquiries, process orders, complete relevant reports and associated administration.

The role comes with good career prospects and the ability to earn well above the basic salary.

T&C’s

• Hours: 40 hours minimum per week (you may be required to work additional hours to meet business demands)
• Holiday: 20 days pa

Experience and Skills

• Computer literate with a great eye for detail
• Experience of working in a sales environment is ideal, but not essential
• Knowledge of the construction industry and materials would be preferable, but not essential

Competencies

• Able to multitask and work under pressure
• Enthusiastic, can do attitude willing to learn a new system
• Excellent telephone and face to face communication skills
• The ability to achieve a performance standard against a set target
• Highly proactive and motivated to increase sales and accrue

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life insurance
• Perk box
• Employee discounts scheme at Parker Tools
• Employee discounts scheme at Canterbury Mazda and Parker Mitsubishi

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Post: FAO Recruitment at Canterbury address below: Vauxhall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1HD