Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. 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. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 18 67. 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. Job Description Trainee Sales Consultant Jobs in Orpington at Stannah • Join Our Team! As a Trainee Sales Consultant , you’ll play an important role in supporting the continued growth of our Goods Lifts, Stairlifts and Access Lifts business. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll learn how to identify sales opportunities, and help deliver excellent service to our customers. If you’re a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with customers and collaborating with colleagues across the business, we’d love to hear from you. Previous sales experience is desirable, but you’ll also need strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail to succeed in this role. You’ll gain experience supporting customers with service enquiries, identifying opportunities for minor repair works, preparing quotations, and assisting in securing orders for both reactive and planned work. helping to strengthen and grow the branch’s portfolio through both sales’ activity and long‑term customer retention. Based at our Orpington Service Branch, you’ll also have opportunities to visit customer sites, other branches, and additional locations as required. Building positive relationships with customers and internal teams will be key to your success, so strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence are essential. Working Hours: Monday • Thursday: 8am - 4.15pm and Friday: 8am -3.45pm Trainee Sales Consultant Responsibilities: Proactively identify and engage customers to secure maintenance contracts, renewals and minor repair opportunities. Build strong relationships with key customers and manage renewal conversations as contracts or warranties approach expiry. Carry out site surveys and technical assessments, producing accurate quotations, proposals and tender documents. Maintain organised records of all activity and provide regular updates to the Branch Manager. Work safely across the Service Branch area, travelling as required and promoting the Stannah brand with professionalism. Please see the full job description here: Trainee Technical Sales Consultant job description Qualifications Trainee Sales Consultant Requirements: Computer knowledge, particularly of MS Office Excellent communication skills Degree or equivalent, with postgraduate business qualifications desirable. Additional Information 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. If 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. Benefits Include: Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more Life Assurance Scheme Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being Enhanced maternity and paternity provision Free parking company car allowance #LDS Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We 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! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role. Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available. Business Division: Lifts Distribution and Service Employment Type : Permanent Referral Bonus: No