Telesales Executive – Part-Time
- Location: Dover, Kent (CT16)
- Salary: £18,000 per annum Attractive Commission Structure
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
- Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Looking for a Sales Role That Fits Around Your Day?
- An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Telesales Executive to join a well-established and successful customs clearance and freight services business based in Dover.
- With convenient 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday working hours, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a rewarding sales career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- The working pattern is particularly well suited to those looking for school-friendly hours or a part-time role that fits around family commitments and other responsibilities.
- Alongside a competitive basic salary, the position offers an attractive commission structure, providing excellent opportunities to boost earnings through sales success.
- Previous customs clearance or freight industry experience is not required, as comprehensive training will be provided.
The Role
- Make outbound sales calls to prospective and existing business customers across the UK.
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, lead generation and proactive sales activity.
- Promote road freight and deep sea customs clearance services.
- Identify potential customers' requirements and introduce suitable service solutions.
- Prepare written quotations and follow up on sales enquiries.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Work closely with the sales and operations teams to ensure excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer enquiries and potential opportunities.
- Contribute to the continued growth of an established and successful business.
What They're Looking For
- Previous telesales, outbound sales or telephone-based business development experience is essential.
- Confident, engaging telephone manner and excellent communication skills.
- A proactive, enthusiastic and results-driven approach to sales.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and develop lasting customer relationships.
- Comfortable making cold calls and identifying new business opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage follow-up activity effectively.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A positive, self-motivated attitude and a genuine desire to succeed.
- Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping or customs clearance would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
- £18,000 starting basic salary.
- Highly attractive commission scheme offering substantial additional earning potential.
- Part-time hours of 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- School-friendly working pattern, helping to balance career and personal commitments.
- Permanent employment with an established business.
- 22 days' annual holiday entitlement (subject to confirmation of part-time entitlement).
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Full industry training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the customs clearance and freight sector.
Interested? Apply Today!
- Whether you're an experienced Telesales Executive seeking better working hours, a Sales Executive looking for a part-time opportunity or a Business Development professional keen to maximise earnings without working full-time hours, this could be the ideal next step.
- Enjoy the benefits of a rewarding sales position, excellent commission potential and a working day that leaves more time for life outside work.
Westin Par welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
