Sales Executive

Company: Optima Recruitment
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Location: Leatherhead
Job Description:

Account Manager



  • Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + commission (OTE £45,000)

  • Leatherhead, Surrey | Hybrid Working – 2 days work from home

  • Full Time | Permanent


Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Executive to join their successful team.


This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual who enjoys developing new business, building strong customer relationships and working towards achievable sales targets.


You will be responsible for promoting a range of programmes and digital solutions to organisations across the UK, managing the full sales process from initial contact through to conversion.


Key Responsibilities



  • Generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and relationship building.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools and key decision-makers.

  • Promote and sell programmes, resources and digital solutions.

  • Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations via video calls and face-to-face meetings.

  • Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable products and services.

  • Manage the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry through to successful conversion.

  • Develop existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activity and opportunities using the CRM system.

  • Work towards individual and team sales targets.

  • Attend industry exhibitions and events when required.


The Ideal Candidate



  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a sales or business development role.

  • Proven experience of generating new business and achieving sales targets.

  • Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

  • Confident engaging with senior decision-makers.

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.

  • Self-motivated, proactive and commercially driven.

  • Comfortable using CRM systems and conducting online product demonstrations.


Salary & Benefits



  • Basic salary up to £35,000.

  • OTE £45,000.

  • Hybrid working – 2 days working from home per week following initial training.

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

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Posted: September 24th, 2026