The role:

The Activation Advisor plays a critical role in the success of our sales teams and the satisfaction of our customers.   As an Activation Advisor, you’ll be responding to new business applications/calls, using your sales and influencing skills to bring new customers to Brakes and encourage a business partner relationship.  You’ll enjoy looking for sales opportunities in every situation and build strong relationships with customers and sales teams alike. You’ll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we’re sure you’ll have some fun along the way! 

• Develop sound knowledge of customer's needs, competitor activity and products.
• Liaise with Account Managers and Sales Managers as required
• Identify new opportunities to achieve sales and promote additional services
• Support Account Managers, Sales Managers and supporting New Business teams.
• Create strong customer relationships and creating the beginning of a positive customer journey
• Work effectively with other individuals and teams and achieve objectives and KPI’s
• Accurate completion of administration/handovers

You:

You’ll live and breathe Customer First, with an innovative and agile approach to identify new ideas and methods.  You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results.  You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions.  Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

Required skills and competencies:

• Computer Literate.
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience from a telesales, retail or call centre environment
• Attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Understanding of sales reporting and margin calculations
• Excellent at building strong, working relationships with both Customers and within the business
• Motivated by results, with a proven track record of meeting/beating targets you must thrive on a challenge and have a determination to succeed
• Excellent literacy and communication skills – phone and email

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
• And much more….

There’s a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for?

Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes

At Brakes we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity.  We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to help define it.

All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.