Whirlpool - Graduate Sales
2019-01-14 10:19:23
2019-02-13 23:59:59
- ., West Midlands
- £competitive
- 13th Feb ’19
- Closed
The World's leading major home appliance company is seeking a talented, dynamic and ambitious Graduate...
Recognised as a Top Employer for 2018 (Top Employers Institute), Whirlpool offers its employees opportunity to grow and develop through effective management and mentoring - supported by a comprehensive people development programme, participation in voluntary work within the local community and thrive in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
We are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our talented sales team. This customer facing role will enable you to work with a different range of accounts from national retail to Builders Merchants and premium Kitchen design studios.
In this role you will be tasked with developing and implementing key customer strategies across all 4 key brand pillars within the UK (Indesit, Hotpoint, Whirlpool & KitchenAid).
What will you be doing?
+ Ensuring forecasts are completed in line with Company requirements
+ Prospecting and developing new accounts
+ Growing positive relationships with existing accounts
+ Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal departments
+ Maintaining awareness of market trends, dynamics and competitor activity
+ Managing new business development using agreed prospecting tools
Required Qualifications and Skills:
+ Minimum 2:1 in any degree (a business related degree would be an advantage)
+ Target driven with a strong work ethic
+ Excellent time management and organisational skills
+ Great communication skills
+ Full UK Driving Licence
+ Experience in a sales driven environment isn't necessary, but would be considered an advantage
What can we offer you?
+ Competitive Salary
+ Company Car
+ Pension Scheme
+ Variety of employee benefits including discount at high street retailers and staff discount on products
+ Opportunity to grow and develop with Whirlpool, a successful individual will experience further opportunity to progress within the sales team as we are looking for potential to become a future business leader
Start Date:
ASAP
Whirlpool UK Headquarters is based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This regional role will mainly cover the South West & West Midlands - a lot of business will be in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Birmingham and Oxford. The expectation of travel to the South West (Cornwall & Devon) would be roughly once every 6 weeks.
**You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be flexible to travel to different locations**