Location: Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 base + £44,000+ OTE
Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for leading teams and closing deals? Do you have what it takes to excel in a fast-paced business development environment? Ernest Gordon Recruitment is looking for a confident Sales Consultant to join their growing team in Dorchester.
This is not just another sales job, it’s a chance to accelerate your career with a respected recruitment firm, gain industry-specific training, and earn uncapped commissions with realistic OTEs of over £44,000 per year!
About the Role
As a Sales Consultant, you will be working in a leadership capacity, managing a team of 8 enthusiastic sales consultants. You’ll be responsible for driving your team toward achieving sales targets while also managing your own book of business. You’ll play a key role in expanding the company’s market share and developing long-term client relationships.
This position blends team leadership with hands-on sales—perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring others while also staying close to the action.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and develop a sales team to exceed targets.
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Identify and close new business opportunities through B2C outreach.
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Maintain and build relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
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Work alongside management to implement new sales strategies.
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Monitor KPIs and use data-driven insights to drive performance.
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Deliver training and guidance to junior staff members.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You’re not just a good salesperson, you’re a leader who thrives in high-energy environments. Here’s what the ideal candidate looks like:
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Proven experience as a sales consultant or team leader, preferably in a B2C environment.
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Background in recruitment, retail, or furniture sales is highly desirable.
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Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
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Strong negotiation, communication, and closing skills.
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Self-motivated, ambitious, and goal-oriented.
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Must live in or near Dorchester, Dorset, or be willing to relocate.
What’s in It for You?
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Attractive Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 base salary.
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Lucrative Bonus Structure: OTE £44,000+ with uncapped commission.
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Professional Development: Industry-recognized training and career development support.
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Career Progression: Clear pathway to senior-level sales and management roles.
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Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and high-performing sales culture.
Why Join Ernest Gordon Recruitment?
Ernest Gordon is one of the UK’s fastest-growing recruitment agencies, known for its modern approach to staffing and commitment to employee success. If you’re looking for a place where your voice is heard, your performance is rewarded, and your career can grow—this is it.
Whether you’re coming from furniture sales, telecoms, recruitment, or any fast-moving B2C sector, your leadership skills and hunger for success will be recognized and rewarded here.
How to Apply
Ready to lead, sell, and succeed?
Click the Apply Now button and submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.