Sales Executive

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and growing business based in Middlewich, Cheshire, and is looking to appoint an experienced Sales Executive to join their team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven salesperson who enjoys winning new business, developing relationships and growing existing accounts.

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The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing new business opportunities across the UK, whilst maintaining and expanding relationships with an established customer base.

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The Role

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You will be responsible for:

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• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.

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• Researching potential customers and new markets.

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• Arranging and attending meetings with prospective customers.

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• Building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.

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• Developing existing accounts and generating repeat business.

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• Responding to incoming sales enquiries by telephone and email.

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• Preparing quotations and negotiating pricing and commercial terms.

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• Managing the sales process from initial contact through to closing.

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• Handling customer objections and converting opportunities into sales.

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• Gathering market and customer information.

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• Attending exhibitions, trade shows and customer events where required.

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• Maintaining accurate sales records and providing regular reports to senior management.

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• Reviewing sales performance against targets and identifying opportunities for further growth.

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• Developing a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements.

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• Attending team meetings and sharing ideas and best practice.

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About You

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We are looking for a solid, commercially focused salesperson with a proven ability to develop relationships and win new business.

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You will ideally have:

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• Previous B2B sales experience.

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• A proven track record in business development and account management.

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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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• Excellent negotiation and closing abilities.

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• Confidence dealing with customers face-to-face, over the telephone and by email.

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• A proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach.

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• The ability to identify opportunities and convert them into sales.

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• A professional and confident approach when representing a business externally.

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• The willingness to travel across the UK when required.

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What's on Offer?

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• Basic salary circa £40,000

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• Annual bonus

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• Company car

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• Permanent, full-time position

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• Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm

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• UK-wide sales territory

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• Opportunity for career development and progression

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• Opportunity to join a growing and established business

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