Sales Consultant

Sales Consultant

Leicester

Salary: Up to £31,000 DOE

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Sales Consultant to join a reputable and growing energy brokerage based in Leicester. This is a busy telesales role, ideal for an experienced sales professional who is confident making outbound calls, building relationships and converting leads into sales.

Previous experience within the energy sector would be a bonus, but it isn't essential. What is essential is a proven background in outbound sales and lead conversion, along with the drive and resilience to succeed in a busy, target-focused environment.

What's on Offer:

Salary of up to £31,000 per year, depending on experience

Full-time, permanent position

Opportunity to join a reputable and established energy brokerage

Fast-paced and target-driven working environment

Opportunities to develop and progress within the business

Employee perks and benefits

Qualifications

Essential:

Previous experience in a sales, telesales or business development role

Proven experience making outbound calls and converting leads into sales

Confident and persuasive communication skills

Target-driven with a strong commercial mindset

Resilient, motivated and able to thrive in a busy sales environment

Ability to build rapport quickly and identify customer needs

Desirable:

Previous experience within the energy, utilities or energy brokerage sector

Experience working with sales targets, KPIs and CRM systems

Experience within a high-volume telesales environment

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for:

Making a high volume of outbound calls to prospective customers

Following up on warm leads and identifying new sales opportunities

Building strong relationships with prospective and existing customers

Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions

Converting leads into successful sales and consistently working towards targets

Handling customer queries and objections confidently and professionally

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM system

Working as part of a busy and supportive sales team to achieve individual and team targets

Keeping up to date with products, services and developments within the energy market

Requirements

As a Sales Consultant, you will need to be a driven, confident and resilient sales professional who enjoys working to targets and isn't afraid to pick up the phone. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced telesales environment and have a proven ability to turn conversations and leads into sales.

Energy sales experience is a bonus, but strong outbound sales and lead conversion experience is essential.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

If this Sales Consultant role is right for you – Click to apply below, alternatively call Chloe in the Commercial Team on (phone number removed).

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