Internal Sales

INTERNAL SALES

Routeco is looking towards a bright future as a growing part of Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership (44,500 people, an annual turnover of 21.6 billion euros) in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products. We encourage development and progression both within individuals and in the business by constantly moving forward and are open to acquisitions that help to strengthen our skills and offerings to also provide the best for our customers and our associates. If you are looking for a company that has a long-term vision and cares about its people and the planet, then look no further. We want you to join and contribute to a team that is constantly striving to be La Référence.

ARE YOU THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

So, we are looking for someone with initiative, determination and self-motivation who enjoys dealing with people and understands the nature of working within a team.

* Promote, sell and advise customers on compatible products and services and demonstrate sufficient commercial awareness and powers of persuasion to negotiate prices which enable you to help the branch meet its KPI.

• Provide support and servicing skills for our customers so good communications skills will be needed to deal with all aspects of orders and enquiries.

• Produce quotes and process customer orders.

• Ensure accuracy of orders and push forward with outstanding orders to ensure we meet customer expectations, something that requires persistence and attention to detail.

• Handle non-franchise purchasing and check the customer is advised on availability of products, pricing and discounts.

• Create and maintain relationships so you need to enjoy dealing with people and be confident that you can make a good impression.

• Take charge of your personal development and contribute to the evaluation of performance in line with Routeco’s core competencies and learning and development framework.

• WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO ROUTECO? *

• To deal with customers, you need a solid education with GSCEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

• Our computer operations require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

• Experience in a similar sales/customer service environment will be a major benefit when you are dealing with clients

• We are looking for someone with drive, initiative and vision who wants to build a career

• WHAT ROUTECO CAN OFFER YOU*

• You will receive a salary of upto £24,000

• Commencing with 25 days holiday a year, increasing with length of service upto 30 days, with the option to flex up/down 5 days

• Long Service Awards (gifts and one-off holiday awards of up to 5 days extra in anniversary year)

• Membership to a health and wellbeing cashback scheme

• Life Assurance of 2 times salary

• Membership to a group personal pension plan with employer contributions set at 5%

• Discretionary on the spot and value-based awards

• LinkedIn Learning Licence

• Paid time off for our Volunteering scheme

• Associate Discounts Portal

• Recruitment referral bonuses

• Payroll Giving options with Company Contributions

• Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme

• Wellbeing support including App, Hub and Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Unum)

• Gym membership discounts

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Long Service Awards

• Work Place giving

• Are you ready to make a difference ? **

Salary : £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year