Job Description

You may already be working within our industry, but want an opportunity to grow into a sales role with development potential. We are looking for someone who has ambition and ability to deliver results, and we will support your development with extensive training and mentoring to help you to succeed.

City: Hexham Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 3124 Department: Sales

Your Tasks

• Develop and maintain customer accounts in the designated market sector.
• Liaise with distributors and customers to provide product information, training, and support.
• Manage sales support activities within agreed budgets.
• Generate and track sales leads, producing reports as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies for sales support programs.
• Foster strong customer relations and contribute to their development.
• Handle customer complaints following the prescribed ISO procedure.
• Contribute to the communication strategy for the decorative paper products market sector.
• Provide technical advice when required.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders for effective communication regarding products.
• Represent the company at events, functions, seminars, and business meetings.
• Assist in the development of product support initiatives and their successful market positioning.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of competitor information.
• Ensure all sales activities are well-organized and documented.
• Provide updates for product catalogues, internal and external directories (Intranet, Internet).
• Attend necessary training courses and meetings to enhance knowledge and skills.

Our Requirements

• Ideally based in Northern Ireland, you will be travelling across the region with weekly overnight stays.
• Degree preferred in Business Studies, Marketing or other related discipline but not essential, however a good standard of secondary education is expected.
• Experience in a customer facing role would be advantageous.
• An understanding of the furniture, construction or specification sectors would give you an edge over the competition.
• Good standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of databases.
• Good communicator, with excellent attention to detail, and a passion for getting the job done well.
• Full UK Driving license.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary, bonus and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR

T 01434 602191

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing \xe2\x80\x93 manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.

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