Junior Sales Executive

The company

At Corston Architectural Detail, everything we do is about taking the stress out of renovations. Our collections of switches and sockets, hardware and lighting are designed to coordinate effortlessly. We precisely design and engineer every detail, and take obsessive care to make sure Corston products feel great. And we make sure that every point in our customers’ journey with us is a positive one.

Founded by a small team of creative designers and engineers, we’ve grown quickly in our first Four years in the UK. We’ve got ambitious plans to expand, and are looking for enthusiastic, engaging people to help us build our brand.

The Role

We’re now looking for a Sales Executive to work in our B2B Trade Team as we continue to grow within the UK. As an ambitious Sales Executive with Corston, your progression is only ever limited by your ambition. We’ll give you everything else you need including the systems, tools, and training to be a success.

You’ll be an important part of an evolving Business Development Team and responsible for the end-to-end progression of inbound Trade sales enquiries from various channels, maintaining the relationships with existing Trade customers and working on introducing new Trade prospects to Corston to build long lasting relationships.

So, if you want to kickstart your career within sales and grow your own skills within a rapidly growing business, please get in touch. 2 year sales experience is a must, Selling to the Property/contractor sector would be an added value. At Corston, we look for great people, with fantastic energy and a drive to succeed.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide an outstanding customer experience for all inbound Trade sales enquiries.
• Maintain existing customer relationships.
• Research and identify potential new clients.
• Contact potential new clients via phone, email and/or LinkedIn to gauge interest.
• Prepare client pricing presentations and supply sample materials when needed.
• Qualify Trade pricing applications and approve discount levels.
• Drive sales through B2B customers.
• Support Team in achieving Sector sales.
• Administer and manage own sales pipeline for pipeline reviews.
• Manage risks and advise pipeline opportunity.
• Utilise Corston available databases to introduce us to new customers.

The kind of personality traits that we are looking for to excel in this role:

• Friendly, outgoing and approachable.
• Comfortable presenting to a group of people.
• Honest and able to talk directly to anyone.
• Someone that enjoys doing things properly.
• Conscientious and precise with IT.
• Someone that has worked hard for qualifications.
• Do you easily build good relationships and trust in the people around you?

Corston offers

• 25+8 days holiday.
• Full Training program.
• Genuine career progression, development and recognition.
• Staff discount.
• Pension contributions.
• Team social events.
• Onsite Parking.

This is an office based role so please do ensure you have a vehicle to commute to SN16 0HW daily.