Overview

Are you driven by sales and enjoy the buzz of winning new business? My client, a leading national organisation, who due to recent promotion is now looking for a proactive Internal Sales Executive to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, converting as well as supporting the business from a service perspective.

The role

In this role, your primary focus will be on sales activity, identifying opportunities, developing new business, and supporting clients from first contact through to order. Around 70% of your time will be spent on sales (outbound calls, following up leads, and booking appointments), with the remainder supporting the Business Development Manager on quotes, proposals, and account coordination.

• Proactively making outbound sales calls to warm and cold leads
• Qualifying prospects and securing appointments for the external sales team
• Following up marketing campaigns, inbound leads, and lapsed accounts
• Building strong relationships with customers to maximise sales opportunities
• Preparing and issuing quotes and proposals to close business
• Managing sales orders through to completion, liaising with production where needed
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on sales activity
• Supporting the BDM with presentations and key client opportunities

The candidate

• Sales experience or an appetite to work in sales is essential
• Confident communicator in both written and verbal
• Resilient and target driven
• Organised and comfortable managing multiple opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Ambitious, with a desire to progress into a field sales or account management role

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 + commission structure
• A supportive and ambitious team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• A clear path to progress within a growing national business
• Hybrid working – 1 day a week from home

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage