Sales Assistant - Telesales

Sales Assistant - Telesales Location: Poole Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, office-based Permanent Are you confident on the phone, motivated by targets and great at building rapport with customers? We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join a growing, fast-paced business within the renewable energy sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous telesales or outbound calling experience who enjoys speaking with customers and wants to develop their career within a successful sales environment. Working as part of a supportive office-based team, you will be responsible for contacting prospective customers, generating interest and booking quality appointments for the field sales team. You will work with a mixture of warm and cold leads, while also managing sales representatives' diaries to ensure appointments are planned efficiently. What you'll be doing Contacting prospective customers via warm and cold leads Speaking with customers to understand their requirements and generate interest Booking qualified appointments for field-based sales representatives Managing and coordinating sales diaries Planning appointments efficiently to maximise productivity and minimise unnecessary travel Following up with enquiries and rescheduling appointments where required Handling customer questions and overcoming initial objections Updating customer details and activity accurately on the CRM system Working towards individual and team targets Supporting the wider sales team to deliver an excellent customer experience What we're looking for You'll be confident, personable and comfortable spending a large part of your day speaking with customers over the phone. Previous telesales or outbound calling experience is essential, alongside: A confident and professional telephone manner Strong communication and rapport-building skills Good organisational and diary management abilities Confidence handling objections A positive and target-driven approach Good IT and CRM skills The ability to manage multiple priorities A reliable and professional attitude Previous experience within solar, renewable energy or a similar industry would be beneficial but isn't essential. What's on offer? £26,000 - £29,000 salary, depending on experience Full training and ongoing support Career progression within a rapidly growing business Supportive and friendly office environment On-site parking Employee discount Company referral scheme Ongoing training and development This is a great opportunity for an experienced telesales professional who enjoys speaking with customers, booking appointments and being part of a busy sales team where their contribution directly supports business growth. Interested? Apply today or contact TeamJobs for more information. TJCOM