Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re recruiting for a growing organisation looking for a driven Sales Executive to identify new opportunities, engage with key decision-makers and help drive continued business growth.
The role combines new business development with account growth, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a proactive, consultative approach to sales and is motivated by achieving targets.
As a Sales Executive, you’ll take ownership of developing opportunities across your customer base and target market. You’ll be responsible for identifying potential customers, building relationships with decision-makers and understanding their needs to uncover new commercial opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, research and engage prospective customers to generate new business opportunities.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across target organisations.
- Use telephone, email and LinkedIn to develop a strong sales pipeline.
- Understand customer requirements, challenges and commercial objectives to identify suitable solutions.
- Develop and maintain structured territory and account plans to maximise sales opportunities.
- Prepare customer proposals, quotations and supporting sales documentation.
About You
We're looking for someone who is proactive, commercially aware and confident engaging with customers at different levels.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience in a B2B sales, business development or account management role.
- Confidence engaging with decision-makers and developing professional relationships.
- Experience generating leads and building a sales pipeline through proactive outreach.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- The ability to understand customer needs and identify commercial opportunities.
- Confidence using CRM systems, LinkedIn and other sales tools.
Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys opening doors, building trust and turning opportunities into long-term commercial relationships.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
- Competitive basic salary of £34,000–£38,000, plus commission.
- Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Manchester City Centre office.
- A varied B2B sales role combining new business development and account growth.
- The chance to build relationships with a diverse customer base.
- The opportunity to develop your sales skills and progress your career.
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