German Sales Executive

The Pilot Group - German Speaking Sales Executive

Today’s world runs on critical infrastructure and technology. Pilot Group are dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment. We lead the way in SMART, SAFE and SUSTAINABLE infrastructure solutions. With combined experience over 5 decades spanningacross electronics, electrical, heating and lighting markets, we pride ourselves in working in partnership with organisations world-wide to deliver integrated technology to improve working environments and transport systems.

This role sits within one of the businesses within the Group ESL - who are an electrical product trading business (ESL are a dynamic, innovative, and fast growing trading business).

**German speaking Sales Executive - Manchester Based**

Are you looking for a sales opportunity where you can utilise your communication skills? Are you looking for a role with uncapped commission? Would you like to work for a successful, global company where you will adapt to new challenges and work as partof a team?

The Pilot Group are looking for a resilient, hard-working individual, with good research skills and the ability to learn on the job to play an important part of our business development team as a German Sales Development Executive for our European market.

**What will you be doing as a German speaking Sales Executive?**

You’ll be researching and identifying new customers via internet research, business to business calls and other media. You will then organise your own call plan to ensure that you achieve your targets and develop good habits. You'll be responsible for generatingnew business in the European markets and selling our electrical products by making follow up calls and speaking to potential new customers. To be successful you will spend time researching your market and monitoring any trends and opportunities. You will receivefull training and work closely with a Director to set your own achievable KPIs and business plan.

Our training plan is second to none, we will share experience from people who have been in the business for years and our Training Manager will be your mentor and will guide you through the full sales process. You will learn by doing so you don't need anyprevious sales experience, just the resilience and drive to accept a challenging role and win new customers You will be target driven and you will be motivated by getting a yes or a sale from a potential customer. Your ultimate goal will be to build enoughnew customer relationships to sustain your commission and revenue targets, which we expect will take up to 12 months.

**German speaking Sales Executive Essential Skills**:

- Excellent Communication Skills
- Resilient
- Cold Calling - Client Prospecting
- Good rapport building
- Confident at speaking to new potential customers on the telephone
- Happy to work on your own or as part of a small team.
- Responsible, conscientious and self-motivated
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to analyse information
- Attention to Detail
- Fast learner to pick up a bespoke system

**German speaking Sales Executive Benefits**:

- Monthly Peer recognition awards
- Holidays increase with length of service
- Opportunity to buy additional holidays
- Life Assurance
- Healthshield - health cash plan that allows you to claim healthcare costs
- Salary Sacrifice Savings Scheme
- Regular charity events
- Informal, supportive and friendly team

**Location**:Head Office, Manchester (Short walk from Manchester Victoria train station)

**Commutable from**:Manchester, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Preston, St Helens, Altrincham, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Leigh, Wigan, Wilmslow