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Sales Executive 6907

Sales Executive 6907

Location: Heysham (office-based)
Hours: Monday – Friday (No weekends)
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (Plus UNCAPPED Commission!)

Job Description

An established and growing business within the industrial sector is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied sales role combining new business development and account management, ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term customer relationships while actively developing new opportunities. You will work in a fast-paced environment where responsiveness, organisation, and a consultative sales approach are key.

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Executive

  • Provide a high standard of customer service throughout the sales process
  • Proactively contact existing customers and new prospects
  • Use a consultative, fact-finding approach to recommend suitable products
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to order and delivery
  • Maintain and update the CRM system accurately
  • Effectively manage and develop your sales pipeline
  • Handle incoming customer enquiries and resolve issues efficiently
  • Build strong working relationships internally and externally
  • Develop product knowledge to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities
  • Identify potential markets and new business opportunities

Key Skills of a Sales Executive  

  • Previous sales experience 
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with customers by phone and in person
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally and attend trade events

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Performance-related bonus (health & safety / attendance)
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance and workplace pension
  • Access to an EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

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

Heysham, Lancashire
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