International B2B Sales Executive

International B2B Sales Executive

We're currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Letchworth for an International B2B Sales Executive. This is a full-time permanent position.

The Role

In this role, you'd work for a wholesaler specialising in the gaming and consumer electronics markets.

Your main purpose will be to manager a portfolio of both UK and overseas customers. You'll be expected to build strong relationships with them to help ensure smooth trading opportunities which'll lead to maximising profits. You'll need to be experienced in business development and must be able to identify and secure both new customers and suppliers.

As International B2B Sales Executive, your daily responsibilities include:

• Being the Relationship Manager of a portfolio of overseas customers, ensuring that excellent standards of customer service are maintained at all times.

• Trading products all over the world, including buying, completing back to back deals with customers, organising freight, and producing shipping documents (a 'full circle' process).

• Dealing with product / new business enquiries, and processing sales orders received via telephone, skype or by email. e.g. providing quotes, stock availability and pricing information, upselling/cross-selling products, and converting new business leads into sales.

• Using a worldwide base of suppliers to source and create offers, helping to generate sales.

• Ensuring systems are maintained regarding deliveries, collections, invoicing.

• Liaising with the Warehouse Operations Manager and/or Assistant Warehouse Manager regarding any stock/returns issues.

• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibility of the post as instructed by your Line Manager or Company Director(s).

Hours, Salary & Benefits

As an International B2B Sales Executive, your normal hours will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

You'll have 20 days holiday per annum plus any days taken in conjunction with bank holidays. Plus an extra days leave for each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days per annum.

The salary for this role is £22,000 OTE £28,000.

Skills & Attributes

To be successful in this role, you must have the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• At least 12 months' experience of sales and/or buying in a B2B environment
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Strong computer skills - including Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Mamut accounting system or similar
• Experience of trading worldwide
• Sector product knowledge