Internal Sales Executive

📢 Internal Sales Assistant

📍 Location: Colchester
💰 Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

My client, a leading supplier within the roofing and construction industry, is looking for a motivated Internal Sales Assistant to join their successful branch team in Colchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong customer service and sales experience who enjoys building relationships, working in a fast-paced environment, and being part of a supportive team. You'll play a key role in driving sales, supporting customers, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships to generate profitable sales.
• Proactively identify and follow up on sales opportunities and quotations.
• Process customer orders accurately using internal systems.
• Liaise closely with the warehouse team to ensure products are delivered on time.
• Work collaboratively with external sales representatives and credit control.
• Maintain accurate sales records and update customer activity.
• Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the sales process.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an internal sales, sales support, or customer-facing sales role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify sales opportunities.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Good IT skills and confidence using internal systems.
• Experience within the roofing, construction, or builders' merchant industry would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee share incentive scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• The opportunity to join a well-established and successful business with genuine opportunities for progression

If you're an enthusiastic sales professional looking to join a market-leading business in Colchester, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.