Hunt4 is looking for an Internal Sales Executive to join our client in Quedgeley.

This is a 37 hour a week job, based at the Gloucester office. Mon-Thurs 08.30-5pm Fri (phone number removed)pm with a 1-hour lunch break. All applicants must be eligible for UKSC & NPPV3 clearances.

The role:

* Updating the CRM system on a regular basis

* Upselling and cross-selling to existing customers

* Conducting research on market trends and competitors' products

* Generating revenue by selling products or services to potential customers by phone, email or other virtual channels

* Identifying and qualifying leads

* Producing sales presentations

* Negotiating deals and closing sales

* Working closely with marketing and other professionals to develop strategies and achieve sales targets

* Identify and quantify business sectors for internet service providers, utilities, government/defence along with direct and indirect sell including system integrators

* Search potential market areas for telecom opportunities

* Attend industry events & conferences to network & promote products & the business

* Build relationships & stay up to date with new products and technologies

* Creating sales forecasts & actively work towards reaching them and presenting sales information to the Senior Management Team

The candidate:

* Enthusiastic

* Engaging

* Proactive, ambitious & forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of working in Sales

* Creative & Strategic thinker

* Initiative executioner

* Solid IT skills & knowledge of necessary software including MSWord, Excel & Outlook

* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and fluency in English

* Assist with general ad hoc duties to aid the smooth running of the department and business

* Customer service experience and good interpersonal skills

* Work well as part of a team and independently

* Strive for continuous improvement/change and efficiency

* Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable:

* Possess a strong desire to understand the company's products & competition in the industry

* Excellent customer service skills

* Technical skills to understand and propose products & solutions by focusing on the client's requirements

* Good communication skills both verbally and written

Benefits:

Basic salary £28,000+ per annum depending on applicant experience.

20 days Annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) plus one day Birthday Leave.

Pension scheme auto enrolment after three months