Sales Person

Job Description

I am currently working with a market leading landscaping contractor who are looking to recruit a sales person to join the dynamic and growing team.

Job Overview

As a Sales person you will play an integral part in business development and sales function, based at companies office The objective of the role is to assist in the securing of business opportunities for existing and new clients and to help grow the revenue of the various clients that we engage with, profitably.

The successful candidate will drive the pricing and compiling of proposals to win new business as well as retaining existing contracts. The role offers opportunities for an individual to enhance existing and develop new skills, whilst contributing to the company's growth and success.

Reporting directly to the General Manager whilst working closely with the other sales and operations team the candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and have experience in receiving, reviewing, and estimating tenders. Training on in-house systems will be provided.

Key responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Pricing tenders in accordance with company policy.
• Preparation of written submissions accompanying tenders professionally and to timescale.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of tender submissions.
• Preparing and presenting tender information to the General Manager, and / or Regional Director
• Lead Generation of new customers
• Quoting works and chasing responses
• Assist in the preparation for pre and post tender interviews in order to deliver high quality and relevant presentations on behalf of the company
• Assist in identifying suitable tendering opportunities for the Company to pursue.
• Assist in identifying opportunities within existing businesses, and work to secure long term extensions.
• Undertake necessary research and communicate with General/Sales Managers and operational staff to obtain all necessary information required to submit tenders.
• Establish knowledge of the company's key markets and competitors and carry out market research projects in order to maintain this knowledge base.
• Ensure the business's record keeping with respect to its tenders and contracts is kept up to date.
• Undertake site measurement and mapping to support GIS and work programming
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills/ Competencies

This position would suit a motivated individual looking to develop their career. Experience in the landscape/tree planting industry is essential.

Qualifications

Degree-calibre education is preferable, with demonstrable strong numerical ability and written

skills. Good level of competency in Google in particular a high level of proficiency in sheets is

essential.

Personal Qualities

• Among the personal characteristics sought will be:
• Analytical, methodical and well organised
• Highly numerate with excellent IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong "can do" hands on approach and a willingness to learn
• An understanding of, and an empathy with operational issues
• An assertive and confident manner
• Innovative
• High levels of enthusiasm
• Resilience

If you're interested in this job please Ravi on 07944779155 or send your CV to ravi.jutla@resourcinggroup.co.uk

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.