- Salary
- £32k+/yr
- Location
- Livingston
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Sales
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Salary: £32k + profit share & monthly incentives
Hours: Monday to Friday, (opening hours 7.30am - 5pm) flexibility within these hours
Location: Livingston, Scotland
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Our client is a market-leading renewable energy wholesaler, supplying solar panels, hybrid inverters, battery storage and EV chargers to installers across Scotland. With rapid same-day and next-day delivery, a growing network of depots and a strong reputation for technical expertise, they are at the heart of one of the UK’s fastest-moving industries.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven Internal Sales Executive to join their Livingston branch. You will be the day-to-day voice of the business for a portfolio of installer customers – taking orders, advising on products, spotting opportunities and keeping promotions front of mind. The team will happily mould and train the right person (with full training provided, including solar system design), and there is genuine scope to progress into a Business Development Manager role as the business expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as day-to-day account manager for a portfolio of trade customers
- Handle customer enquiries and take orders in branch, by phone and by email
- Provide accurate information on products, pricing and delivery, recommending suitable solutions
- Prepare and manage quotations and sales orders
- Be proactive on promotions, identifying and developing new sales opportunities through inbound and outbound activity
- Qualify leads and pass opportunities to Business Development Managers where appropriate
- Support project work and special deals, helping to organise and coordinate jobs
- Liaise with the depot and delivery teams to ensure efficient order fulfilment
- Support solar system design (full training provided)
- Maintain accurate records within CRM and order management systems
- Contribute to individual and team sales targets
About You
Essential:
- Proven sales experience, ideally in a wholesale or other customer-facing environment
- A solid, stable work history – this role is for someone looking to build a long-term career
- A positive, committed attitude and a personality that builds rapport quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident telephone manner
- Well organised, able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM or order management systems
Desirable:
- Solar or electrical wholesale experience
- Experience of installing, or working with, a solar competitor
- A driving licence
- An interest in renewable energy
What’s on Offer
- £32k base salary plus annual profit share and monthly incentives
- Monday to Friday hours – no weekend working
- Clear progression, with a route into a Business Development Manager role
- Full training and hands-on development, including technical and solar design training
- A supportive team in a growing business with a strong future in renewable energy
Not quite the right fit for this role? We’d still love to hear from you. As specialist recruiters across Mechanical & Electrical, Facilities Management, Energy and Renewables, we’re always keen to speak with talented people within these sectors. Get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for and let’s see how Multitask Personnel can support your next career move.