Internal Sales Executive

We’re looking for someone who wants to learn, work hard and build a long-term career with MJ Abbott

About the Role

We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with a well established and growing business supplying the water, civil engineering and utility sectors.

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team, learning about a wide range of products and helping customers find the right solutions for their projects.

You don’t need to know our products on day one. What matters is your attitude, your willingness to learn, and your work ethic. We’ll provide the training and support to help you build your knowledge over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the first point of contact for customers by telephone and email.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Prepare quotations and process customer orders.
• Follow up quotations and sales enquiries.
• Keep customers informed of order progress and delivery schedules.
• Recommend suitable product alternatives where appropriate.
• Work closely with suppliers and colleagues to resolve customer enquiries.
• Learn our product range and develop your technical knowledge.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing customer accounts.
• Work closely with the wider sales team to deliver excellent customer service.

What We’re Looking For

We’re far more interested in attitude than previous industry experience.

The ideal person will be:

• Ambitious and eager to build a successful career.
• A quick learner who enjoys picking up new skills.
• Positive, reliable and self motivated.
• Confident speaking with customers.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new software.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and helping customers.
• Keen to build their knowledge and confidence over time.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Experience

Previous sales or customer service experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience within builders’ merchants, plumbing, civils, construction, engineering, utilities or distribution would be advantageous, although full product training will be provided.

Why Join MJ Abbott?

We’re looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and become part of a supportive, knowledgeable team.

From day one, you’ll receive training and learn from colleagues with years of industry experience. Our product range is extensive and becoming confident takes time, so we’ll invest in your development and support you every step of the way.

If you enjoy learning, take pride in your work and are prepared to put the effort in, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, build lasting customer relationships, and grow with the business.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, 30 minute lunch break

MJ Abbott is a Gold Member of The 5% Club, and we are committed to continued investment in staff training.