SALES & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE
ABINGDON
UP TO £35,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS + UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY + EVENTS + LONG-TERM CAREER

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Do you enjoy building relationships, providing exceptional customer service and working in a role where no two days are the same?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected specialist business with an outstanding reputation and an incredibly loyal customer base.

For over 25 years they've become one of the world's leading names within Aviation & Military Fine Art, working with collectors across the UK and internationally whilst exhibiting at prestigious airshows and events throughout the year.

This isn't a traditional sales role.

It's a varied position where you'll be developing relationships with existing collectors, generating new business, representing the company at major events and exhibitions, and managing the entire customer journey from initial enquiry through to worldwide delivery.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of 14 people in a genuinely supportive working environment where many employees have built long and successful careers.

This role has arisen as part of the company's long-term succession planning, making it an exceptional opportunity for someone looking for stability, variety and a business they can genuinely become part of.

THE ROLE:

• Develop relationships with new and existing collectors both in person and over the phone.


• Represent the business at prestigious airshows, military events and country shows throughout the year.


• Proactively generate new business whilst providing a consultative sales approach.


• Manage customer orders from initial sale through to completion.


• Coordinate worldwide shipping and logistics for high-value artwork.


• Keep customers updated throughout the delivery process and ensure an exceptional after-sales experience.


• Build relationships with VIP clients, collectors, artists and military organisations including the RAF.


• Support gallery events hosted throughout the year.


• Work closely with colleagues to ensure every customer receives first-class service.


• Travel to a small number of exhibitions across the UK each year using company vehicles.


• Help maintain and grow relationships with an extensive database of over 25,000 active customers and an engaged social media following.

THE PERSON:

• This role would suit someone with a background in the RAF or military or with an interest in aviation and artwork.


• Alternatively experience in a Retail Management, Store Management, Account Management, Showroom Manager, Gallery Manager, Sales Manager, Branch Manager or similar role in a customer facing environment.


• A confident communicator who enjoys building long-term relationships.


• Well presented, professional and articulate.


• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.


• Someone who enjoys taking ownership of the full customer journey rather than simply making sales.


• Happy to work occasional weekends when attending exhibitions and events (planned well in advance).


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Looking for a long-term career within a friendly, close-knit business.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary up to £35,000


• Long-term career opportunity with a highly respected business


• Friendly, supportive team environment


• Varied role combining sales, customer service and events


• Company vehicle provided for business travel to exhibitions


• Opportunity to attend prestigious aviation and military events across the UK


• Excellent training and ongoing support


• Stable business with an outstanding reputation and loyal international customer base

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