FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Consultant in this role?
The primary responsibilities include building relationships with customers, identifying and developing new client areas, closing profitable deals, achieving sales and revenue growth, responding to quotations and tenders, maintaining a robust sales pipeline, managing existing client accounts, and visiting clients to strengthen relationships.
What qualifications or experience are required for the Sales Consultant position?
We are looking for candidates who are commercially driven, have previous sales experience (preferably in the lift or escalator industry), possess strong presentation skills, are competent in Microsoft programs, and have excellent time management and organizational skills.
What does the commission or incentive structure look like for this position?
The job description does not specify a commission or incentive structure; however, the role requires achieving sales and revenue growth according to agreed targets, which typically suggests that performance may be rewarded.
What is the travel requirement for this Sales Consultant role?
The role requires visiting clients within the central London, Essex, and Kent regions, which means some travel will be necessary to build and maintain customer relationships.
What benefits are offered to employees in this position?
Benefits include a competitive salary, 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), an attractive pension scheme, a health cash plan, life assurance, access to health and wellbeing apps, subsidized gym membership, enhanced maternity and paternity provisions, salary sacrifice benefits, and an employee assistance program.
Is prior experience in the elevator industry required for this role?
While it is advantageous to have sales experience within the lift or escalator industry, it is not explicitly stated as a requirement, so candidates from other sales backgrounds may also apply.
What types of clients will the Sales Consultant be working with?
The Sales Consultant will be working with a range of customer groups, focusing on developing and maintaining relationships to maximize their share of spend in the servicing business.
What tools or software will the Sales Consultant be expected to use?
The Sales Consultant is expected to be competent in all Microsoft programs, including Project and PowerPoint, as well as utilize tools for reporting and forecasting sales activities.
Does the company promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?
Yes, TK Elevator is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applicants from all individuals, assessing candidates based on objective criteria.
How does the company support employee health and wellbeing?
The company offers a health cash plan for claiming towards health costs, access to premium health and wellbeing apps, discounted gym memberships, and an Employee Assistance Programme for support.