As Trainee Sales Manager you will be joining a global brand leader. With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre. This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships. Based in Gateshead this role is full time and permanent, Mon to Fri offering a starting salary of circa £27,000 and an OTE of £32,000.

Key Accountabilities for the Trainee Sales Manager:

• Drive your self development by engaging with the training programme
• Undertake retail and customer service activities within the companies shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Identifying and researching new business leads
• Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling
• Visiting customers weekly
• Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies
• Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service
• Conduct stock takes as requested
• Re-stocking/replenishing items
• Understand the range of company products
• Administration of sales orders received
• Administer any returns
• Handle parts enquiries
• Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office

Skills and attributes required for the Trainee Sales Manager:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ambitious, proactive and driven
• Keen interest in your own self development
• Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised
• High degree of computer literacy
• Customer centric individual
• Driving licence essential

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary circa £27,000 and an OTE £32,000
• This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.The role is based on 37.5 hours a week 8.30 - 5.00
• 33 days' holiday (including 8 bank holidays), pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!