Join The Team

Solar Gates UK, (an award-winning Kent company), are a market leader in providing installation and support to our highways, railways and construction clients throughout the UK.

Through our constant use and development of innovative technology, our new divisions, SOSEC & INSTABOOM are showcasing the world's first mobile solar powered barrier systems, protecting construction staff and sites and saving carbon.

Due to the growth of these divisions, there is a need for dedicated team players to us, learn the ropes and become part of a team as we expand our global presence. Are you up for a challenge!

The Position

Hire Sales Coordinator , Full Time

£18-25k, subject to relevant skills and experience. Profit share bonus with benefits package including healthcare & pension.

Assistant needed to support the sales and marketing department to achieve ambitious goals. Working under the direction of Head of Sales and Marketing and Account Manager to help reach the company's sales and hire fleet growth. Must be a reliable, energetic self-starter. Able to meet deadlines, be well organised and good knowledge of MS office and IT proficiency.

Excellent written and verbal and people skills a must. Excellent communicator and presenter through all mediums including IT. Team player with personality!

This is an excellent starting position that could lead to much greater things for the right person.

Willingness to delve into the understanding of the highways and railways markets that we work in will be essential.

• Prepare day to day quotes for hire of INSTABOOM and SOSEC product range along with quoted for repairs, damages and replacement items
• General administration for department, inputting contacts into database and answering info requests, billing and service plan reminders
• Prepare sales packs and own the sales process
• Attendance at networking events and exhibitions
• Understand customer needs and requirements with the highways and building sectors
• Maintain data collation from social media and web traffic
• Assist in the delivery of marketing projects such as trade shows and client events
• Research market conditions and competitor analysis
• Maintain and expand a database of prospects
• Build relationships with channel partners and suppliers
• Assist sales team with site demonstrations
• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department's activities
• Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information where needed
• Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success
• Compose and post online content on the company's website and social media channels
• Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships
• Places calls to or visits clients as needed to provide marketing materials, deliver sales pitches, or answer client questions

The Person

• Helps maintain excellent client relationships through superior customer service skills
• Ideally some Sales or Marketing experience, experience of social media
• Good understanding of an office environment and sales and marketing principles
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases
• Knowledge of MS Office, computer proficiency, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google AdWords etc.)
• Exquisite communication and people skills
• GCSE's/A-Level or equivalent in Maths and English
• Some interest or experience in engineering or electronics experience, or interest and experience in the infrastructure or construction industries
• Team player with personality!

If this is you and want to join the Solar Gates team, please send you CV to info@solargates.co.uk Subject Jobs