Job details
Sales Consultant (Driving & Industrial Recruitment)
We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Sales Consultant to join our team in Driver Hire Edinburgh (South Gyle). The team will be here to support, mentor and train you to become proficient in the daily running of the business as well as building a successful desk of clients. You will focus on clients in the East Lothian, Midlothian & Borders area so knowledge of these area’s would be beneficial.
A passion for helping people secure jobs and ensuring our clients have their vacancies filled is key to you success!
Your duties will include but not limited to;
– Generating leads and winning new business through phone calls
– Developing relationships with existing clients
– Arranging and attending client meetings face to face
– Cross-selling a range of services such as driver training
– Data Cleansing our in house system
– Contacting relevant businesses within EH postcode area
– Attending networking events and local job fayres
– Daily and weekly admin tasks to support the recruitment aspect of the role
– Participation in our 24/7 on call service on a rotation basis
– Providing excellent customer service at all times
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
As this is a combined recruitment and sales focused role, you will be responsible for your own workload so good organisational and time-management skills are essential as well as excellent customer service skills. Previous experience working within customer service, sales, recruitment or logistics would be advantageous. Full training and support will be provided covering our business, Driver Hires in-house I.T. System and transport related legislation with a mix of on the job shadowing, training modules and our new Sales Academy.
Driver Hire is UK’s No.1 supplier of temporary and permanent staff to the transport and logistics sector. We believe in having ‘Fun at Work’, where hard work is balanced out with an upbeat work environment. In our most recent survey 98% stated they are ‘proud’ or ‘very proud’ to work for Driver Hire.
Hours and pay;
Full time
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 with flexibility (office based – EH12)
Starting salary of £25,000 basic per annum plus uncapped bonus and commission
OTE £30k+ within first year and progressing thereafter to £40k in year 2
Additional benefits;
– 28 days holiday (includes standard Bank Holidays) with an additional week after first two years of service
– Pension contributions
– Opportunities to participate with on call paid additionally
– Use of company pool car for appointment attending
– Company paid events
Keen to apply?
Interested in this role and working with us? Then send over your CV!
We will review all applications and you will be contacted within 14 days of your application if you have been shortlisted.
