Outbound Sales Executive

Ready to kick your career up a notch? We're in search of a Sales Executive who's anything but ordinary. If you've got the gift of the gab, a knack for closing sales, and the energy to match, we want you! You'll play a big part in keeping our customers protected by offering a handy insurance plan that covers household appliances from accidental damage and breakdowns. Whether it's keeping the kids' school uniforms clean or making sure dinner's always in the oven on time, it's important that our customers' appliances are always running smoothly. And it's not all work and no play! Our sales social calendar is loaded with activities to keep you fired up. From team nights out, to awards nights, we know how to have a good time! And when you're ready to level up, we're here to help you succeed! We offer loads of progression opportunities for you to take your career to the next step. Did you know, 100% of our sales managers have been promoted internally?

• You're current working in a like for like, fast-paced, outbound sales environment
• You've got the drive to hit your goals, both in and out of work
• You're highly money motivated and love working towards weekly sales targets
• You have the ability to effectively objection handle, and can turn past failings into lessons for success
• You're resilient and have a positive mindset
  
  We're big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They're our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it.
But we're more than that… For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK's most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it's the exact same for our AOers too. We truly believe it's more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it's about more than just a CV, it's about what makes you, YOU.


• Remote working after 6 months? Tick!
• Sociable working hours Mon - Fri 8.30am-5pm? Tick!
• Realistic and achievable targets designed to be achieved? Tick!
We offer a competitive basic salary of £29,545.40 but we want you to earn what you deserve from day one. 85% of our team took home £50K OTE last year, and our top earners over £65K - wow!Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing You'll be on a dialler, speaking to over 60 customers a day, after the point of sale, to find out After digging into the nitty-gritty, you'll share the many perks of our AO Care Plan and get them on board, meaning our customers have peace of mind and you hit your targets, win win! Nobody likes a pushy salesperson, so you'll take a consultative approach with our customers. We trust you, and your experience, to get the best results., Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
• Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop!, Surname
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