Technical Sales Consultant

Our Business



Direct Business Group have been growing steadily over the past 6 years. Going from strength to strength and building amazing packages for our customers. With a portfolio of over six thousand customers and growing we are looking for talented salespeople to join the team. Using modern technologies, we make sure our customers can manage their energy usage correctly while offering market leading prices to secure tenders. Based in Houghton-le-spring we are based in the middle of three great city's Newcastle, Durham, and Sunderland.

From the CEO to the manager’s, we have all done the sales role. We know the difficulties that you may come up against. This means that we give you the tools to succeed in the role. Starting with our amazing induction you will learn about why we are different. You will understand what we stand for and what our values and goals are.

• To be able to learn a product quickly and explain the key benefits to a client.
• An understanding of the inner workings of the energy markets and advise on technology to reduce consumption and minimise waste
• Ability to build and instant rapport with a customer.
• Be able to listen and process the needs of the customer so you can offer a package that will meet all their needs.
• Overcome objections by knowing the products.
• Be an outside the box thinker. We have solutions for business, being able to break that down and offer a solution that is different and stands out will make you and asset to that company.
• Resilience to No. This you will hear in 90% of your calls.
• Initiative-taking - We are not here to micromanage you. We believe that using your time well will produce the results needed. Knowing what your own gaols are will help you on your way.
• 6 months sales experience.
• Ideally experience in the business energy market.

• Competitive salary. - we will pay you your value.
• Pay structure - As you grow and learn we will increase your wage.
• Private health care - we want to make sure you are healthy and well.
• Amazing holiday entitlement
• Potential for all of December off paid.
• Additional leave as incentives.
• Recognition in our annual awards.
• Access to Tusker car hire after you have passed your probation.
• Ongoing coaching and development.
• Careers progression - Want to get to having your own team? Coach others even have your own operation we encourage you to be the best version of you.
• A great working environment.