Sales Executive

Company: Headway Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026