Job Opportunity at Hayley Group: Internal Sales/Contract Support

By Hayley Group Limited
schedule9th May 16

Hayley Rail is the Rail industry focussed division of Hayley Group Plc. The Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the United Kingdom. The Group employs over 500 people and currently turns over £100M, through a network of 40 branches across the UK.

Hayley have focused on Rail as a key industry sector for over 10 years, and provide our customers with excellent service from our four Rail depots situated in Manchester, Halesowen, Edinburgh and West Thurrock.

We have expertise in all areas of the Rail industry and we are currently working with Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies, OEM’s and infrastructure partners to deliver products such has Hand Tools, PPE, Fasteners, Power Tools, Lubricants and other industrial products that’s part of our services that add value to our customer’s operations.

An exciting position of Internal Sales/contract support has become available for the right candidate at the West Midlands branch.

Job Title:    Internal Sales/Contract Support (Halesowen Birmingham)

Location:  Site 3, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3XL

Full Time Working Hours:  40 hours Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings by Rota currently one in 4.  Additional working hours may be required during busy periods.

Purpose:  Projecting a professional company image through phone interaction, by undertaking a multi-tasking role encompassing customer communications, promotion & profitable sale of goods across the product range, providing supply-chain solutions to customer requirements, and associated administration and support tasks. 

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • The efficient response to incoming phone enquiries and orders

    Achieve profitable sale of goods across the product range, up-selling as appropriate

    Build rapport with customers, establishing credibility when providing product and service information

    Prompt follow-up on customer enquiries not immediately resolved

    To utilise Hayley bespoke IT system to accurately identify, source and price items; to accurately record enquiries and orders, invoices and other documentation.

    Undertake ad hoc purchasing tasks, including placing orders with suppliers

    Work with management/colleagues to identify improvements to services and products

    Research and source solutions using internet and Hayley bespoke IT package

    Resolve customer invoice queries, liaising with Hayley HQ Accounts team and other Hayley colleagues as appropriate

    Sales & purchasing admin support including accurate filing and retrieval of documentation

    To undertake other similar or associated duties as may be assigned to you

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

  • Product knowledge of Hand Tools, PPE and general industrial products of over 3 years would be a distinct advantage

    Willing and able to learn about and support new products

    Proficient in basic computer applications (Excel, Outlook & Word)

    Professional level verbal and written communication skills, numerate

    Customer focused, driven to provide consistent high level of service

    Problem solver and solution provider

    Takes personal responsibility for timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requirements

    Flexible working approach to ensure deadlines are achieved.

    Flexible, multi-tasking – willing to undertake additional tasks in order to meet customer requirements and to assist in other areas as may be required

    Able to priorities’ a varied workload to meet operational demands

    Must be comfortable working as part of a team environment.


  • If you are interested in the role, please send your CV to [email protected].


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