Jobs at Leckey
GRADUATE TRAINEE PRODUCT ADVISOR
(Ref: PA0513)
Scotland – Central Location desirable
Leckey work closely with therapists, parents, carers and our business partners around the world to research, develop and supply innovative postural support and therapy equipment that improves the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
We are committed to our vision to be the fastest growing company in our industry sectors with a brand recognised for integrity, innovation, quality, service and value. We are the UK and Ireland market leader in our field and export our products worldwide through our international distribution partners.
With Head Office based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland we are a profitable and growing business employing 130 people and selling directly in the UK and Ireland to Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, mainly within NHS structures.
We wish to invite applications from Therapy (Physio or Occupational) and Business Graduates into our growing team of Product Advisors. Five therapy professionals have joined our team over recent years which supports a great mix of talented sales & therapy professionals who benefit from each other’s experience & expertise and they have the opportunity to develop their unique skills and freedom to manage their working roles.
This is an exciting career development opportunity for the right candidates who can demonstrate they share our values and have the necessary skills, knowledge, commitment and attitude to join our team. Initially the role will involve supporting the Product Advisor in the territory but after an agreed period it will develop into a full territory role with all the responsibilities and rewards associated with that development.
As a Trainee Product Advisor you will report to the Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for customer satisfaction and sales of Leckey products in the territory alongside the established Product Advisor. Key responsibilities will include:
• Provision of the highest standards of service to build and maintain excellent customer relationships
• Demonstrating, advising and educating customers on the full range of Leckey products and providing assistance to them in carrying out product assessments, product set up and product servicing.
• Developing personal skills and business experiences to take on full responsibilities for a territory
• Maintaining a high level of customer contact and communication and proactively identifying opportunities for business development.
• Managing your diary to maximise the time spent with customers and ensuring your availability for appointments when requested.
• Demonstrating, advising and educating customers on the full range of Leckey products and providing assistance to them in carrying out product assessments, product set up and product servicing.
• Developing personal skills and business experiences to take on full responsibilities for a territory
• Maintaining a high level of customer contact and communication and proactively identifying opportunities for business development.
• Managing your diary to maximise the time spent with customers and ensuring your availability for appointments when requested.
It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:
• Recent or pending graduate of Therapy (Physio or Occupational) or Business Degree
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Empathy for the needs of children & families who use our products
• An understanding of the demands placed upon therapy professionals
• A practical approach to equipment use and maintenance
• Fully developed time management and planning skills
• IT Literate in Microsoft Office to include Word & Excel with the ability to learn new IT systems
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Empathy for the needs of children & families who use our products
• An understanding of the demands placed upon therapy professionals
• A practical approach to equipment use and maintenance
• Fully developed time management and planning skills
• IT Literate in Microsoft Office to include Word & Excel with the ability to learn new IT systems
If you believe you can make a difference and you are ready to join our team please send your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your current salary details to: Human Resources Manager, James Leckey Design Ltd, 19a Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT28 2SA. Alternatively you can email recruitment@leckey.com. Closing date for applications is 31st May 2013.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.