Sales Canvasser

**Who are we?**

Ringtons is a fifth-generation family business steeped in history with its roots dating back to 1907 when Samuel Smith started selling tea door-to-door across Newcastle with a horse and cart. Jump to today and Ringtons is a thriving business operating in multiple sectors and categories. As one of the leading tea manufacturers in the UK, Ringtons already supplies some of the most well-known tea brands in the market as well as offering its own range of tea, coffee, biscuits and sweet treats to customers. Staying true to its heritage, Ringtons continue to reach customers through a traditional Doorstep delivery system and is proud to serve over 220,000 customers across the country who receive regular visits from their local salesperson. With a growing eCommerce store as well as B2B and private labelling business, Ringtons continues to invest in itself, its products and its people by delivering daily moments of joy and care today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

**The Ringtons way**:We believe in the power of forging deep connections within our communities, spreading joy and creating treasured memories. By infusing our exceptional products and services with love, care, and attention, we aim to make every experience with us a truly special one.

**Our values**

**Do what’s right**:Driven by integrity, our obsession with quality, fair value and transparency means we don’t compromise on doing the right thing.

**Build collaborative relationships**:Relationships are at the core of our business. From engaging with our customers and partners to how we work internally with each other; we break down internal barriers and focus on collaboration at all levels - every interaction matters.

**Support growth and take ownership**:The growth of our business, our people and our customers is what brings us together. We take ownership of driving continuous improvement, from delivering exceptional customer service to bringing products to life.

**The Role**:Ringtons requires a Sales Canvasser to generate new business customers in the Midlothian area. Your main duties are to provide exceptional customer service, engage with potential customers daily and encourage potential customers to try our fantastic products through the Doorstep delivery service.

**The Purpose**:The Sales Canvasser role is vital for showcasing the Ringtons brand and generating new customers. You will bring daily moments of joy and care today, tomorrow and for generations to come by introducing potential customers to our fantastic products. This will be achieved by living our values; you will do what’s right, build collaborative relationships with your team and support the growth of the business and take ownership through exceptional customer service.

**Tasks include**:
**New Customers and Customer Service**
- Achieve and maintain your agreed target level of new customer numbers.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all potential customers, embodying Ringtons’ values.
- Door-to-door selling into ever changing and expanding territories, maintaining KPIs.
- Effectively identifying and closing new sales opportunities using your training and product knowledge.
- Work collaboratively with your sales team, including morning 121s with salespeople.

**Data Accuracy**
- Ensure potential customers are aware of the company, the Doorstep delivery service and the fantastic products and service we offer.
- Record and maintain accurate customer information using our sales device.

**Be an Ambassador**
- Live the Ringtons’ values in your day-to-day duties and tasks.
- Always present an excellent image of yourself and the company in a positive and proud manner.
- Always conform to the company standard of appearance.

**About You**:
No experience is required as full sales training is provided; however, the following are vital to succeed.
- You will need a full driving license and **need to have the use of your own car**
- You must have exceptional customer service
- A positive, clear communicator who can make a connection with potential customers
- Be motivated and target driven
- Be reliable and able to work collaboratively
- You need to be someone who believes that the more effort you put in, the more reward you should get.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have the use of your own car?
- Are you willing to get car business insurance?
- Do you understand that this is a cold calling job?
- We may ask that a DBS (criminal record check) is carried out. Is this ok?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person