We have an exciting opportunity to join our office-based Sales team, delivering the highest possible level of service both internally and externally. If interested, then it is within reach with this full-time job as Sales Support Account Executive in Milton Keynes. We are Sales & Marketing within Athlon. Getting you there.
Your road to success
This role is vital, delivering the highest possible level of service to the field-based sales team across a variety of sales channels, the campaigns manager, customers and dealers by acting as an intermediary, advisor, product specialist and administrator. By efficiently and accurately providing quotes, pricing and administrative support you will be instrumental in efforts to maximise our opportunities to win new customers and retain existing ones. You can do this as a Sales Support Account Executive with full focus on:
* Taking responsibility for processing fleet finance proposals including necessary quotations, and pricing. Working with the pricing and risk department to ensure accurate RVs are used and all remarketing considerations are factored into new business proposals.
* Communicating clearly and efficiently to pro-actively work with the sales team to provide quotations, rate books and support with tender requirements in an efficient manner and in line with commercial and operational objectives.
* Responding efficiently and professionally to incoming calls/emails and providing rapid responses to the sales team’s queries and requirements.
* Accurately processing customer orders, working closely with the vehicle purchasing department to ensure that ordered vehicles match customer requirements.
* Fostering cross-departmental collaboration in order to generate greater efficiencies within the organisation and improved outcomes for customers.
* Assisting the Sales Support and Implementation Manager in the efficient running of the Specialist channel Sales Support department including reporting on department performance. You will become an authority on fleet and automotive sectors for the specialist sales channel and internally manage a small number of customer accounts.
Let’s talk Athlon
Hi there! We're Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz Group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, we are ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues, we are shaping sustainable mobility.
Motivation has four wheels
Become the best version of yourself. At Athlon, we are looking for someone who is passionate about joining our business and provides inspiration towards the Athlon vision. You will become an authority on the fleet and automotive sectors, able to advise on vehicle specifics such as manufacturer’s approach to ICE and EV/PHEV and stay abreast of lead times, stock levels and availability. In addition, you have:
* GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics
* Experience in a similar customer-focused administrative role
* Keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent telephone manner and good communication skills
* Experience in motor fleet or retail finance industry is preferable
* Sound understanding of finance industry legislation including FCA Principles, Data Protection Act, Consumer Credit Act and Anti-Money Laundering will be provided but prior knowledge is advantageous
* Knowledge of Fleet and leasing products and principles is also preferable.
* Strong interpersonal skills with excellent telephone manner and strong communication and negotiation skills
Always on the move
Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day.
In addition to building an (international) career, as a Sales Support Account Executive, based on 37.5 hours per week, you can count on:
* Potential bonus up to 10% of your annual salary
* Company Car Scheme (NELS) after successful probation period
* 8% Pension scheme (employee 4% + employer 4%)
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service
* Additional annual leave purchase (maximum 30 days total annual entitlement)
* ‘Bring in a Friend’ Referral Scheme worth £1k
* Reward & Recognition Awards
* Flexible ‘benefits bank’ allowance to spend on a range of benefits including gym membership, dental insurance, cycle to work and many more
* Private Medical Insurance and Virtual GP
* Nudge – a free financial wellbeing platform
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* OpenUP Wellbeing for Mental Health
* Length of Service Loyalty Awards
* A modern and relaxed working environment in a brand new furnished office that is fully adapted to hybrid working.
* Regular company events, often combined with a fun-filled activity
* Perks at Work (you can save a lot of money thanks to nice discounts on fashion, electronics, days out and more).
* Costco Membership paid for the first year.
* Social involvement is important to us, therefore, you can spend one day volunteering for a registered charity and receive up to £250 as part of our Matched Giving Scheme.
Internal candidates
The terms of your Contract of Employment apply to this vacancy. More information can be requested via your HR Country Manager.
Route to your new job
So, Sales Support Account Executive get behind the wheel yourself. Go for plenty of opportunity to be ambitious, innovative and drive change through optimising end-to-end customer satisfaction.
Your application procedure looks like this:
* We will contact you for an informal conversation over the phone.
* Are we both excited? Then we will follow up with a virtual introduction meeting.
* We will inform you if an online assessment and/or assignment is part of the selection procedure.
* During the second virtual conversation, we will talk more extensively about the content of the function.
* Do we have a match? Then you will receive the proposal with the terms of employment in your inbox.
Please be assured that we are here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Do you have any further questions about the vacancy or application procedure? Our HR Country Manager is more than happy to help you via hruk@athlon.com. We are getting you there.
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