Sales Executive

Are you a confident salesperson who loves picking up the phone, opening new doors and turning conversations into opportunities?

Do you enjoy the buzz of winning new business while developing long-term customer relationships? If you're motivated by targets, career progression and being rewarded for your success, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK business that supplies specialist products and technical solutions to the construction industry. Due to continued growth, they're looking for an ambitious Internal Sales & Account Development Executive to join their successful sales team.

This is far more than a telesales role. You'll become a trusted adviser to customers, generate new business opportunities, manage an established account portfolio and play a key role in driving company growth.

Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week in the office at one of our depots)
Ideal locations: Leeds or the North East

Salary: £30,000 per annum basic + Bonus

What You'll Be Doing

Every day is different, but you'll be responsible for:

* Proactively generating new business through outbound sales activity.

* Building relationships with decision-makers across a wide range of businesses.

* Qualifying opportunities and arranging appointments for the external sales team.

* Growing and developing an existing portfolio of over 1,000 customer accounts.

* Re-engaging dormant customers and identifying new revenue opportunities.

* Upselling and cross-selling products and services.

* Producing quotations and following opportunities through to conversion.

* Keeping your sales pipeline organised and up to date using CRM systems.

* Working closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who enjoys talking to people, isn't afraid of a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.

Ideally you'll have:

* Experience in B2B sales, telesales, business development or lead generation.

* A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.

* Confidence making outbound calls and building rapport quickly.

* Excellent objection-handling and negotiation skills.

* Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

* Experience using CRM systems.

* Great organisation and time management skills.

* A positive attitude, resilience and a genuine desire to succeed.

Bonus Points If You Have Experience In:

* Construction, industrial, technical services or plant hire sectors.

* Sales Development Representative (SDR) or appointment-setting roles.

* Pipedrive or similar CRM platforms.

What's In It For You?

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

* Quarterly bonus – 10%

* Company pension

* Life Insurance

* Full training and ongoing professional development

* Opportunity to join a growing and well-established national business

* Genuine long-term career progression

* Hybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balance.

* The opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values ambition and success.

If you're looking for a role where your effort is recognised, your success is rewarded and your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV
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