Apprentice Telesales / Business Developer (Aldridge) HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED

Howden Joinery Ltd

Apprentice Telesales / Business Developer (Aldridge) HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED

£15000

Howden Joinery Ltd, Leighswood, Walsall

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a31ac06be5774de68c29900b4c5a3470

Full Job Description

  • Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service and support the wider sales team in generating and chasing leads

  • Focus on effective customer account management, aiming to increase the company's customer base and develop long-term collaborative relationships within the building trade

  • Maintain up-to-date product and industry knowledge

  • Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers

  • Keep in touch with both leading banks depots regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool

  • Develop long-term collaborative relationships with customers

  • Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls

  • Process sales for customers using the in-store payment systems, quoting correct pricing, delivery date and stock requirements

    Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 English and maths and to have taken level 2 English and maths tests prior to completion of their Apprenticeship, Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

    Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 780 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment by Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence. At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022. We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience