New Business Sales Executive

New Business Sales Executive

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance 

Location: Office based with regular travel across England and Wales

Are you a driven New Business Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, or Field Sales Executive who enjoys winning new business and building lasting client relationships?

Do you thrive on meeting people, opening doors, and creating opportunities? If you're motivated by uncapped commission, enjoy the freedom of managing your own pipeline, and want to join a business that rewards ambition, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for a confident, self motivated sales professional who is happy to get out on the road, meet potential clients face to face, and generate new business through a mixture of networking, cold calling, warm leads, referrals, and prospecting.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a long term career with a growing company that offers excellent earning potential, ongoing development, and genuine career progression.

Why Join?

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
Uncapped commission with increased earning potential once qualified
Car allowance
Mileage expenses paid
Monday to Friday working hours
Regular travel and face to face client meetings
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive team environment
Genuine opportunities to progress your career
The chance to build your own portfolio of business and make a real impact

The Role

As a New Business Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new commercial clients, developing relationships, and growing your own portfolio of business.

This is a proactive sales role where no two days are the same. You'll spend time prospecting, arranging appointments, meeting clients across England and Wales, understanding their business needs, and presenting tailored solutions.

Once you've gathered the relevant information, you'll work closely with the broking team who will prepare the most suitable insurance options before you return to the client to confidently close the sale.

Success in this role comes from building trust, creating relationships, and consistently generating new opportunities.

Your Responsibilities

Generate new business through cold calling, warm calling, networking, referrals and prospecting
Book and attend face to face meetings with prospective commercial clients
Develop and manage your own pipeline of sales opportunities
Build long term relationships with new and existing customers
Understand each client's requirements through detailed fact finding
Present suitable solutions that meet customer needs
Work closely with internal teams to deliver the best outcomes for clients
Follow up quotations and convert opportunities into successful sales
Maintain accurate customer records and documentation

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys speaking with people, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and isn't afraid to pick up the phone or knock on a new door.

You'll ideally have experience in:

New Business Sales
Business Development
Field Sales
B2B Sales
Account Management
Lead Generation
Sales Executive or Business Development Executive roles
You'll also have:

A proven track record of winning new business
Confidence building relationships both over the phone and face to face
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A customer first approach
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Why This Opportunity?

If you're someone who enjoys the challenge of developing new business, values the freedom to manage your own diary, and wants to be rewarded for the effort you put in, you'll fit in perfectly here.

You'll have the opportunity to build your own client portfolio, travel to meet businesses across the country, and play a key role in the continued growth of an ambitious company. With excellent support, uncapped earning potential, and real opportunities to progress your career, this is an opportunity where your success is recognised and rewarded.

If you're an ambitious New Business Sales Executive or Business Development professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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