Direct Sales Agent

Ref: 746

Role: Direct Sales Agent

Salary: 22,500

Located: Sheffield

Hours:- Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm

Our client is a seeking a Direct Sales Agent to join their telesales team.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On site parking
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Sick Pay
• Full training provided

The role:

• Contact existing customers by phone, SMS and email to discuss and renew their car warranty coverage.
• Proactively reach out to relatable customers, identified from data to offer suitable warranty products and services.
• Handle inbound calls from customers interested in purchasing warranty products guiding them through available options.
• Effectively communicate the benefits of renewing or purchasing new products, handling objections professionally and knowledgeably.
• Sell warranty products in a compliant manner adhering to regulatory guidelines and company standards for compliance.
• Ensure all sales communications are accurate, honest and align with company standards for compliance.
• Clearly explain the terms, conditions and coverage options to customers allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Regularly participate in training to stay updated on compliance regulations and ethical selling practices.
• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly sales targets, consistently working toward set goals.
• Follow up with potential customers who show interest but may not commit immediately, using effective follow up techniques.
• Collaborate with team members to share best practices and strategies for improving sales results.
• Accurately update and maintain customer records in the company CRM, documenting call outcomes and any relevant notes.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations when handling customer information.
• Participate in comprehensive training to understand warranty products, sales techniques, and customer service best practices.
• Engage in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on product changes and sales strategies.

The successful candidate:

• Proficiency in the full suite of MS Office products to manage tasks with ease.
• Ability to think critically and solve issues as they arise, especially regarding sales objections and client queries.
• A confident telephone manner to handle client interactions professionally, communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly over the phone.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks, ensuring accuracy across all duties
• Persuasive yet customer focussed approach to sales, balancing assertiveness with empathy with excellent listening skills to identify and respond to customer needs effectively.
• Self-started who is highly motivated and results oriented with a strong desire to meet objectives and expectations and a determination to handle objections to work towards targets.
• Previous experience in a telesales, sales or customer service role is preferred but not required as full training will be provided. Experience in a target driven environment is advantageous.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

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