Internal Sales Executive
Location: Derby
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Salary DOE

We are recruiting for an established business in Derby looking to appoint a Internal Sales Executive to join their team.

This opportunity would suit someone who already has sales experience within the Fire & Security industry, or alternatively an experienced Fire & Security Engineer / technical professional who has strong product knowledge and is looking to move away from the tools and develop a career within sales.

This is not an administration role. You will be responsible for handling sales enquiries, understanding customer requirements and using your industry knowledge to recommend appropriate solutions and progress opportunities through the sales process.

The Role

• Handle incoming sales enquiries via telephone, email and website
• Speak with customers to understand their requirements across fire and intruder alarm systems
• Provide knowledgeable advice on appropriate products and solutions
• Prepare and issue quotations in response to customer enquiries
• Proactively follow up quotations and enquiries to convert opportunities into sales
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Manage sales enquiries through the company’s internal systems
• Work closely with technical, engineering and operational teams where required
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, quotations and customer communication
• Deliver a professional and commercially focused service throughout the sales process

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates from one of two backgrounds:

You’ll either be:

• An experienced Fire & Security sales professional with knowledge of fire and/or intruder alarm systems

OR

• An experienced Fire & Security Engineer, Technical Support professional, Estimator or similar who understands the products and systems and would like to move into a customer-facing sales position

You’ll also need:

• Strong knowledge of Fire and/or Intruder Alarm systems
• Confidence speaking with customers and understanding technical requirements
• A commercial mindset and an interest in developing sales opportunities
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• The ability to prepare and follow up quotations
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn internal systems
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple enquiries

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with an established business
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within Fire & Security sales
• Ideal route into sales for an experienced engineer looking to move away from the tools
• Support from an experienced technical and operational team