Job Title: Sales Consultant

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Salary: 26,000 plus commission bonus scheme

Department: Sales

Reports To: Sales Manager

Job Overview: The Sales Consultant drives sales and revenue growth within the organization.

This role involves identifying and engaging potential customers, understanding their needs, and providing solutions that meet those needs through the company’s products or services.

The ideal candidate will be a driven, results-oriented professional with the ability of negotiating and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Identify potential clients through social media networking, cold calling, and industry research.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients by providing excellent customer service and support.
• Understand customer needs and requirements, and present appropriate products or services.
• Prepare and deliver proposals to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, including contacts, opportunities, and accounts in the CRM system.
• Logically arrange and efficiently manage pre booked sales visits with customers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify and pursue new sales opportunities and to create sales materials and promotions.
• Provide feedback to product development teams on market needs and customer feedback.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the Floral sector.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet clients and attend events.

Work Environment: This role primarily operates in an office setting but may require travel to client sites, trade shows, and sales meetings. The Sales Consultant should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting with clients outside of standard office hours when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The job may require occasional lifting of marketing materials and products, extended periods of sitting during travel, and participation in trade shows or sales events.