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Sales Executive – 6417

Sales Executive – 6417
Location: Gloucester
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Salary: £38,000 – £52,000 DOE + Bonuses

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially minded Sales Executive to join a successful and growing business in Gloucester, specialising in technical and engineering-based solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with proven sales experience and a background in engineering who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and delivering tailored solutions to clients across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Executive:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients

  • Identify opportunities for new business and follow up on leads

  • Understand customer needs and present appropriate solutions

  • Prepare quotations, proposals and negotiate terms

  • Collaborate with internal technical and operational teams

  • Maintain accurate records in the CRM system

  • Represent the company at meetings and industry events

Key Skills of a Sales Executive:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing roles

  • Technically minded with the ability to understand and explain product features

  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

  • Strong organisational and time management abilities

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a sales or business development role

  • A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

  • Full UK driving licence is essential

  • Experience in technical, engineering or manufacturing industries is highly desirable

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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