Internal Sales Executive

Title: Internal Sales Executive

Duties:

• Hit and exceed call and sales targets
• Complete both inbound & outbound calls (incoming calls answered within 3 rings)
• Maintain excellent working relationships with existing customers
• Build and maintain a steady growth of new customers
• Answer technical questions and provide solutions from our product range
• Quote prices to customer as and when required
• Ask questions to understand customer requirements and close sales
• Enter and update customer information in the database
• Take and process orders in an accurate manner
• Be the first point of contact for customer issue.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and daily sales huddles

You will require:

• Self-motivation, drive, and a positive winning attitude
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Strong arithmetic ability
• Excellent knowledge of English with professional communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion to exceed targets
• A hunger for sales
• Proven experience in telesales or other sales
• Ability to learn technical products, to enable effective selling to customers
• Cool-tempered and able to handle rejection
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in the resin and / or building flooring industry (not required, but preferred)

Further details:

Office based, in Kempston, Bedford

Full time: 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 1 hour for lunch.

Salary: £35,000 - 55,000 per annum plus bonus and commission scheme

Paid monthly

20 holidays per annum plus bank holidays, plus one day per year of service up to 5 years

Free on-site parking

Fully stocked kitchen

Description: Polycote has been manufacturing and supplying specialist epoxy & polyurethane floor repairs, screeds, and coatings, as well as many other unique building products since 1991. We are a small team looking for an enthusiastic, target driven, internal telesales executive that has an independent, flexible approach; with high personal goals, an attitude to win; and 100% dedication to achieving sales for the company and hitting set sales targets. They must be an excellent communicator, have superior people skills, and be comfortable presenting technical products over the phone as well as maintaining good customer relationships and delivering great customer support and technical advice.

Why Join Polycote?

We offer a competitive package, including a generous base salary and performance-based bonuses that reward your hard work and dedication. Joining our team means gaining access to opportunities for professional growth and clear pathways to advance your career. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Additionally, we encourage ongoing training, tools, and resources to help you succeed and excel in your role, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive.

Polycote's Values:

• Positive: "Positive" means maintaining an optimistic mindset, uplifting others, and focusing on solutions. Positive individuals bring energy, encourage teamwork, and approach challenges with a can-do attitude.
• Capable: "Capable" means being skilled, knowledgeable, and effective. Capable individuals demonstrate expertise, deliver strong results, and approach challenges with confidence and resourcefulness.
• Hungry: "Hungry" means having a drive for growth, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to excellence. Hungry individuals continuously seek improvement, take initiative, and persist through challenges to achieve results

If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for connecting with customers, we d love to hear from you! Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team

Application question(s):

A customer wants to paint their floor. The room is 14m long, and 12m wide. In the middle of the room is a machine that is 4m long and 2m wide, which they are going to paint around as they cannot remove the machine. How many sq.m. is the floor area to be painted?

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Free parking, On-site parking

Experience: Sales, 2 years minimum

Language: English fluently (required)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person