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Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.\nJoseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.\n Trainee Sales Consultant Jobs in Orpington at Stannah - Join Our Team!\nAs a Trainee Sales Consultant, your be based at our Orpington Service Branch, this is an exciting opportunity to start a career in sales with a market-leading business. As a Trainee Sales Consultant, you'll learn from experienced colleagues while supporting the growth of our Goods Lifts, Stairlifts and Access Lifts business, building strong customer relationships and helping to deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs.\nWe're looking for a confident, customer-focused individual who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities. Previous sales experience is beneficial, but not essential. Whether you've worked in retail, customer service, hospitality, or another customer-facing role, we'd love to hear from you. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are what matter most.\nYou'll help customers with service enquiries, prepare quotations, identify sales opportunities, and support the delivery of both reactive and planned works. Any experience or understanding of tenders, council contracts, or public sector customers would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop a successful career in technical sales with a well-established and growing business.\nWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4.15pm and Friday, 8am -3.45pm\nTrainee Sales Consultant Responsibilities:\nProactively identify and engage customers to secure maintenance contracts, renewals and minor repair opportunities.\nBuild strong relationships with key customers and manage renewal conversations as contracts or warranties approach expiry.\nCarry out site surveys and technical assessments, producing accurate quotations, proposals and tender documents.\nMaintain organised records of all activity and provide regular updates to the Branch Manager.\nWork safely across the Service Branch area, travelling as required and promoting the Stannah brand with professionalism.\nPlease see the full job description here: Trainee Technical Sales Consultant job description\n Trainee Sales Consultant Requirements:\nComputer knowledge, particularly of MS Office\nExcellent communication skills\nDegree or equivalent, with postgraduate business qualifications desirable.\n If you’re eager to build a career in technical sales and have a genuine interest in helping customers find the right solutions, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn, comfortable working with technical products and able to communicate clearly with both customers and internal teams as you grow into the role.\nIf you’re ready to take your next step and develop your skills as a Trainee Technical Sales Consultant, click “Apply Now” to send us your CV or get in touch for more information.\nBenefits Include:\nCompetitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis\nProfit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits\n25 days holiday, plus bank holidays\nHoliday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave\nPension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice\nSimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more\nLife Assurance Scheme\nLong Service award scheme, with holiday benefit\nCompany Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more\nEmployee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being\nEnhanced maternity and paternity provision\nFree parking\ncompany car allowance\nStannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.\nWe are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.\nWe take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.\nAppropriate right to work must be held by applicants. 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