We are a Northampton-based business that has been providing identity and security solutions to a range of industries including government, finance, healthcare, events, and more for over 20 years. We specialise in plastic card printing for multiple applications and enhance security for various organisations with access control systems. Our knowledge within the industry has been recognised by achieving multiple awards and accreditations, and our teams' expertise and dedication to the business is why our customers remain loyal.
Working here at Plastic-ID, we encourage our team to share their ideas to ensure our business is always growing and improving in a positive, sustainable and effective way. That's why we're looking for ambitious, confident candidates that are willing to take on our expert training and continuously develop within their job role.
At Plastic-ID we also offer exclusive benefits to all our staff members including:
- Recognition bonuses
- Sales performance bonuses
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
- Work from home (where applicable)
- Annual company get-together
- Personal training & development
- Join us in our mission of reducing plastic pollution in the ocean with our sustainability partner!
Permanent Job Positions
Full-time & Part-time
We offer full-time positions for different areas within the business including sales, marketing, print room, and more. Our part-time roles are perfect for individuals wishing to work flexibly within their personal schedules.
Peak Season Temporary Positions
Customer Service
If you've had experience in a customer service-focused job role and can demonstrate excellent communication, you could potentially be the right candidate for our customer service team during peak seasons!
Warehouse Staff
During peak seasons, our warehouse requires extra staffing. The ideal candidates have exceptional organisation skills and pay attention to detail to ensure all orders are processed thoroughly and accurately.
Apprenticeships & Work experience
We're experienced in providing apprenticeships to individuals wanting to pursue their desired career via on-the-job training and experience in a working environment. Our available apprenticeships cover a range of qualification levels depending on your previous experience, and we also offer work experience opportunities for both post-graduates and graduates who are looking for valuable work experience.
The current apprenticeships we offer are:
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Technical Support
- Print Room
If you are interested in furthering your career or gaining job experience via working at Plastic-ID please view all our vacancies below
Sales Executive salary up to £30,000
Full time 40 hours a week
Monday to Friday
28 days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
This is an office based role – not remote or hybrid
Due to continuous development and growth, we are now looking for an additional team member for our sales team to provide hospitality, retail, & food outlets with essential labelling, gift cards, loyalty card products and software.
As a Sales Executive, you'll identify new areas for business, plan your day to meet potential and existing customers to provide a product they will use within their business. You'll need to be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results.
Job role specifics:
Business Development
- Developing new business through new customers, industry sectors and product offering, within agreed margins
- Work with the businesses Directors to develop an effective business growth strategy backed up by goals and an operational plan
- Identify and approach new sectors, industries and business opportunities
- Work with the team to implement the business plans
- Deliver ad hoc business improvement projects
- Provide regular reports on the relevant KPIs
Sales
- Respond to sales enquiries by phone, email and chat
- Preparing quotations and following them through to conclusion utilising proactive follow up methods
- Select key account management: developing accounts through customer relationship management, strategic sales and product support.Gathering customer information relevant to sale/future sale and utilising CRM to effectively track the lifecycle of every enquiry/lead and customer
- Having final say on customer and operational issues (to minimise Director involvement)
- Following up all sales leads and quotes in a timely manner
- Ensuring the CRM is kept up to date with details of all sales and enquiries
- Supporting tender applications
- Attending customer meetings
- On site and remote demos
- Working to our SLAs and KPIs
- Working to monthly sales and revenue targets
General
- Playing an active role in promoting the company
- Support the team to provide the highest level of customer service and marketing services
- Any other reasonable duties as and when required
Skills Required:
- Excellent English language skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Confident and competent communicator – written and spoken
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Sales Executive or Account Management role
- Technical aptitude and keen to learn about new technologies and solutions
Attributes Required:
- Self-motivated, self-starter, able to work under your own initiative
- Hardworking, ambitious and reliable
- Clear and persuasive communicator
- Ability to build rapport with people of all backgrounds
- Strong administrative skills
- Organised & efficient with good time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to manage several projects at once
- Literate and accurate with an eye for detail
- Able to work well under pressure
What we will offer you:
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Cash health plan
- Pension scheme
- Christmas shutdown
- Employee of the month and employee recognition schemes
- 24 hour GP advice line
- 24 hour counselling, legal and financial advice line
- Discounted cinema, restaurants and high street discount vouchers
- Relaxed smart-casual dress code
- Opportunities to progress within an expanding business
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
Please apply with an up to date CV and cover letter detailing why we should employ you.
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