Job description
We are seeking a motivated Junior Sales professional to join our client's team and support sales activity across the UK B2B market.
About the employer:
A world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality bandsaws and engineered solutions for the sawmilling industry. Based in Devon, we are known for our craftsmanship, innovation, and long-standing relationships with timber processors across the UK and around the world.
About the Junior Salesperson Role:
Responsible to support sales activity across the UK B2B market. Working closely with our experienced sales professionals, you will build and maintain strong customer relationships, help develop new business, and ensure clients receive exceptional service from first contact through to after-sales support. Occasional overseas travel to visit European third-party suppliers may be required.
Key Responsibilities of the Junior Salesperson:
Job Title: Junior Salesperson
Job Type: Full Time; Permanent
Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday
Location: Tiverton
About the employer:
A world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality bandsaws and engineered solutions for the sawmilling industry. Based in Devon, we are known for our craftsmanship, innovation, and long-standing relationships with timber processors across the UK and around the world.
About the Junior Salesperson Role:
Responsible to support sales activity across the UK B2B market. Working closely with our experienced sales professionals, you will build and maintain strong customer relationships, help develop new business, and ensure clients receive exceptional service from first contact through to after-sales support. Occasional overseas travel to visit European third-party suppliers may be required.
Key Responsibilities of the Junior Salesperson:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with B2B customers, including sawmills and timber processors.
- Support the management of customer accounts through: Technical solution selling
- Handling RFQs and tender enquiries
- Coordinating site visits Navigating long sales cycles to Supporting after sales and service agreements
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to contribute to company growth.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.
- Prepare quotations, follow up leads, and assist in closing sales.
- Preparation and delivery of sales presentations, Identify upsell opportunities for maintenance contracts, upgrades, and replacement machinery
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.
- Represent the company professionally during customer visits, supplier meetings, and industry interactions. (Ligna, Ghent and other exhibitions)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Previous B2B sales experience
- Background in manufacturing or engineering-related industries (preferred).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Professional, presentable, and confident working with customers at all levels.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Full and comprehensive product training.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Free on-site parking.
- Long service awards.
- Health Care Cash Plan.
- Option to self-fund private medical insurance
- Company Life Cover up to £100,000.
- Company sick pay scheme — 5 days full pay in a 12-month period (after probation).
- Company pension scheme.
- Discretionary annual bonus (subject to year-end results).
- Discretionary Christmas bonus.