Are you confident, curious and looking to start a long-term career in sales?Would you like to join a supportive business where you can learn about customers, technical products and commercial sales from the ground up?Niko is looking for a Sales Trainee to join our team in Southam. No previous sales experience is required - full training will be provided.What's in It for You?
£22,500-£25,000 salary, depending on experienceFull training across sales, customer service, CRM and product knowledgeExposure to the full customer and project lifecycleOpportunity to complete an approved apprenticeship programme where appropriateSupportive, family-orientated working environmentClear long-term career progressionOpportunity to develop into technical or commercial sales roles
Progression opportunities could include:
Technical Sales SupportInternal Technical Sales EngineerExternal Sales EngineerKey Account ManagerDistributor Development Executive
About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to build a career in sales while gaining experience across customer service, technical support and commercial operations.You will learn how Niko's products work, support customers and distributors, process orders and quotations, and gradually develop the skills and product knowledge needed to take on greater commercial responsibility.What You'll Be Doing
Process customer sales orders accuratelyRespond to customer and distributor enquiries by phone and emailAssist with quotations, estimates and proposalsMaintain accurate CRM records and follow-up actionsGather customer feedback and identify potential sales opportunitiesLearn Niko's product ranges, applications, drawings and specificationsSupport product demonstrations and customer meetingsAttend site visits where appropriateWork closely with colleagues across sales, technical and production teams
What We're Looking ForYou do not need previous sales experience. We are more interested in your attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn.You will need:
Friendly and professional communication skillsConfidence speaking with people by phone, email and face-to-faceA positive, reliable and organised approachGood attention to detailStrong problem-solving skillsAn interest in sales, business, customers or technical productsConfidence using computer systems and learning new informationGCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, at Grade 4/C or above
Who Would This Suit?This role could be ideal for:
A school or college leaverA university graduateSomeone looking for their first sales roleA career changerSomeone with customer service or administration experienceSomeone with some sales experience who wants to develop into a more technical role
About NikoNiko is a family-orientated business built on trust, specialising in material handling and sliding hardware solutions.We care about the people we work with and are focused on finding the right solutions for our customers. Our ambition is to become the UK and Ireland's most trusted partner within our sector.Start Your Sales CareerIf you enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new skills, this could be an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.Apply today with your CV to join Niko.....Read more...
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