Internal Sales Executive (Housing)

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We are looking for a proactive, driven and committed individual to fulfil this exciting role at our Glenrothes Office. You will join our internal Housing Sales Team with two passionate colleagues.

Overview

As our Internal Sales Executive, you will be fully responsible for the development and management of the housebuilders project pipeline to deliver against defined sales volume targets, with a focus on ensuring delivery of volume and value growth. You will have the overall responsibility for proactively driving VELUX involvement in housing projects early, either by creating the possibility of use of VELUX products or being the supplier of choice where roof windows have already been identified.

Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the progression of a defined group of customers, both transactionally and proactively. You will take ownership of personal targets, KPIs and objectives to drive own success as well as overall business success while developing an effective working partnership with external Housing Business Development Managers.

• You are a solution-focused individual who enjoys supporting the customer in their journey and are passionate about maximising the VELUX product offering
• You enjoy building relationships with internal and external customers at all levels and identifying new target customer opportunities
• You strive to provide the best possible customer experience through all interactions
• You are change oriented and see the benefit in doing things differently to achieve goals.
• You can take sales and customer insights and turn these into compelling ‘VELUX Because….’ narrative for the customer.
• You have the ability to educate and influence the customer to make the right product choices

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone with first class communication skills both written and verbal. You enjoy working in a fast moving environment and easily adapt to change. You have excellent prioritization skills and are able to work on the right things, for the right customer at the right time to maximise opportunity for VELUX. You have a proactive mindset and are able to work on own initiative with little supervision.

• A good level of basic education.
• Competent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Forms, Teams, OneNote, CRM systems.
• Demonstrable track record of hands-on customer service experience in a fast-paced customer-focused environment– both face to face and by telephone.
• Housing or construction industry experience would be advantageous
• Experience of handling a designated project sales pipeline
• Full UK driving licence
• Passport
• Ability and willingness to carry out some domestic overnight travel (as little as once a month)
• Flexible in working from either home or office location.

What you get in return

This is the package we offer :

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• 35 days annual leave
• Additional annual leave for life’s big milestones
• Market leading pension
• Private Healthcare with AXA PPP
• Medical Cashback Scheme through Simply Health
• Company laptop and iPhone

Application and contact

The process will be two stages : Virtual Interviews (via Microsoft Teams) or Face to face dependant on location and will be held week commencing April 1st, 2022. For those successful at the first stage, there will be a 2nd interview, details to be supplied.

Applications must include a CV and detailed covering letter explaining experience and suitability for the role.

Important Information

VELUX are committed to promoting an environment of respect and understanding, encouraging diversity, and eliminating discrimination by providing equality of opportunity for all. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all – if you are invited to participate in the interview process and require any adjustments, please let us know.

Our Company

For almost 80 years, The VELUX Group has created better living environments for people around the world; making the most of daylight and fresh air through the roof. Our product programme includes roof windows and modular skylights, decorative blinds, sun screening products and roller shutters, as well as installation and smart home solutions. These products help to ensure a healthy and sustainable indoor climate, for work and learning, for play and pleasure. We work globally – with sales and manufacturing operations in more than 40 countries and around 11,500 employees worldwide. The VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company wholly owned by non-profit, charitable foundations (THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS) and family. In 2019, VKR Holding had total revenue of EUR 2.9 billion and THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS donated EUR 178 million in charitable grants.

For more information, visit www.velux.com