Sales Executive
£36,000 basic + quarterly bonus | LS28 | B2B Engineering
We are recruiting for a Sales Executive to join an established engineering components manufacturer based in LS28, supplying industrial products to customers across the UK and internationally.
The business has recently been acquired by a large international group and is now entering a period of investment and expansion. As a result, they are growing their sales team and are looking for a Sales Executive who can help develop existing relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
The Sales Executive Role
This is a varied B2B Sales Executive position, combining account management with new business development. Around 60% of the role will focus on warm, lapsed and existing customers, giving you the opportunity to build on established relationships as well as develop new accounts.
You will be responsible for:
Generating new business through proactive outbound sales
Re-engaging warm, lapsed and existing customers
Managing the sales process from initial contact through to order
Building relationships with customers across engineering and manufacturing
Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
Using CRM systems to manage customer activity and opportunities
Negotiating effectively to support revenue and margin growth
Promoting a range of technical and engineered products
Identifying opportunities to grow existing customer accounts The role is primarily office based, with occasional customer visits.
What We're Looking For
The successful Sales Executive will have:
Previous B2B sales or business development experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence dealing with decision-makers
Good commercial awareness
Strong organisation and follow-up skills
Experience using CRM systems and sales tools
A proactive approach to developing business Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or technical sales would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
Up to £36,000 basic salary
Quarterly bonus of up to 15%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Progression opportunities Interested?
If you are an experienced Sales Executive looking for a role where you can work with an established customer base while also having the opportunity to develop new business, this could be a good next step.
The business is entering a period of growth and investment, making this an opportunity to join at an important stage of its development
