Department: Sales Team
Location: Andover Trailers Ltd, Columbus Way & North Way site
Reports to: Sales Director
Overview:
Founded in 1985, Andover Trailers Limited has become a leader in the field of specialist body and trailer manufacturing. We are renowned for our unrivalled engineering standards and the highest quality materials, ensuring our products offer an unmatched combination of strength, durability, and operational ease. Each trailer and body leaving our facility is a testament to our commitment to "Better by Design," tailored to meet the precise needs of our customers now and in the future.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Salesperson to join our dynamic sales team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their sales skills within a professional environment through providing valuable experience in customer engagement, negotiation, and relationship management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business growth through effective communication, negotiation, and customer engagement. A proactive attitude and strong organisational skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Duties
- Assist in identifying potential clients and developing new business opportunities through diverse sales approaches
- Engage with customers via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings to understand their needs and present suitable solutions
- Support senior sales staff in preparing proposals, presentations, and quotations tailored to client needs
- Manage a pipeline of prospects and update CRM systems accurately to track progress
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and sales activities using IT systems including dates of follow up action
- Negotiate terms and close sales deals while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products or services
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and professionally
- Drive company vehicles when required for client visits or sales meetings
Communication & Liaison
- Establish and develop sound working relationships between internal teams across the Office and Production/Workshop areas
- Provide daily up-dates on progress, secured new leads and customer enquiries received
- Escalate enquiries and follow ups to senior sales team members within agreed timescales
Health & safety
- Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company health & safety policies, risk assessments, and statutory regulations
Other Duties
- Support cross-functional teams as and when required
- Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and improvement projects
- Perform any other reasonable duties in line with business needs
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and persuade effectively
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanour
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Basic IT skills including familiarity with CRM software, MS Office suite, and email platforms
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple clients simultaneously
- Valid driving licence and the ability to travel as required. This position provides an excellent platform for career development within a supportive environment that values proactive individuals eager to learn and grow in the field of sales
Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
- Some knowledge or experience in heavy vehicle/plant body building, is an advantage (full training will be provided as required)
- High attention to detail with experience understanding designs
- Enjoy working under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining safety standards
- Enthusiastic and committed to providing an outstanding product
- Flexible in approach and able to understand and follow instructions
- Self-motivated and willing to work within a team, strong collaboration skills
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
From £27, 000.00- £30, 000.00 per annum
Benefits:
· Competitive hourly rate or salary (based on experience)
· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
· 2/3 days gifted by the Company for Christmas/New Year
· Early Friday finish time of 3.00pm, for all employees
· Bonus Scheme- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees
· Overtime available- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees
· Free on-site Parking
· Convenient location, close to food outlets, green space & parks
· Company team events
· Life Assurance Scheme
· Pension Scheme
· Training and development opportunities
Additional Information:
On site working required with limited flexibility for remote working
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) only
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penton Mewsey SP10 5NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Located within a 50 mile radius of Andover
Experience:
- professional sales : 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
