Hays
Commercial Sales Negotiator
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In your new role as a Commercial Sales Negotiator, you will be joining a long-established and highly respected organisation based in Inverness. With a successful track record, loyal customer base and ambitious growth plans, the business continues to invest in its people and sales function. Joining a busy and expanding team, you will become part of a supportive and fast-paced office environment where success is recognised and rewarded. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded individual to build a long-term career while benefiting from a competitive salary, commission structure and annual bonus scheme. This is a full-time, office-based position in Inverness, working Monday to Friday.
Your new role
Working as part of a close-knit and dynamic sales team, you will play a key role in developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and driving revenue growth. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you will manage enquiries, prepare quotations, negotiate sales opportunities and convert customer enquiries into business. This is a business-to-business sales role where relationship building and commercial awareness are essential. You will work closely with existing and prospective customers to understand their requirements, provide tailored solutions and deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales process.
- You will proactively engage with customers by telephone and email, building long-term relationships while identifying opportunities to maximise sales and develop accounts.
- Operating within a fast-paced environment, you will be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service and attention to detail.
- Alongside your sales responsibilities, you will ensure all quotations, orders and customer information are processed accurately, contributing to the smooth running of a busy and successful sales department.
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The role is fully office-based in Inverness, working between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a confident communicator with a positive and professional approach to building relationships with business customers. You will enjoy working in a target-driven environment and be motivated by the opportunity to influence sales performance and maximise earning potential. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a varied workload. Previous experience in a sales, account management, business development or customer-facing commercial role would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. You will be comfortable working independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment and will demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and delivering solutions for customers. Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Teams, are essential. A full UK driving licence is required.
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What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business that genuinely rewards performance and offers excellent long-term career prospects.
- In addition to a competitive basic salary of approximately £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on your experience), you will benefit from a generous commission structure and annual bonus scheme, providing the opportunity to significantly increase your overall earnings.
- You will receive full training, ongoing support from an experienced management team and the chance to develop a rewarding career within business-to-business sales.
- The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, free on-site parking and the opportunity to work as part of a welcoming, ambitious and supportive team environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Julie at Hays in Inverness on 01463 214282.
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