Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive sales and develop relationships to maximise business opportunities.
  • Company: Join Sodexo, a global leader in improving quality of life.
  • Benefits: Enjoy mental health support, flexible work, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace with diverse employee networks and volunteering opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the hospitality industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in sales or account management, with strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

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Closing Date

20/09/2026

Job Category

  • Sales/Business Development
  • UK Sodexo Live
  • Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join our dedicated team at Fulham Pie r.

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious about the commercial opportunity behind every enquiry and is motivated to convert, grow and develop business.

You will be responsible for maximising the value of every sales opportunity, from the initial enquiry through to conversion and beyond.

You will be expected to understand who our clients are, research their organisations, identify key decision-makers and influencers, uncover additional requirements and actively look for opportunities to upsell, cross-sell and develop repeat business.

What you’ll do

  • Own enquiries from initial contact through to conversion, following the agreed sales journey and SOPs.
  • Proactively follow up all opportunities within agreed timescales.
  • Qualify opportunities effectively and understand the client's objectives, budget, decision-making process and timescales.
  • Take ownership of conversion rather than simply responding to enquiries.
  • Identify barriers to conversion and proactively overcome them.
  • Achieve agreed sales, conversion and profit targets.

Account Development

  • Identify opportunities to upsell, cross-sell and increase the value of confirmed business.
  • Develop relationships beyond the initial contact to create repeat and incremental business.
  • Identify high-value accounts and develop appropriate account plans.
  • Look for opportunities to introduce other Fulham Pier products, spaces and experiences.
  • Maintain regular contact with key clients and proactively generate future opportunities.

New Business

  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across target sectors.
  • Research organisations and contacts to understand their potential value and identify relevant decision-makers.
  • Use inbound enquiries, existing clients, networking, market intelligence and prospecting activity to generate new opportunities.
  • Challenge yourself to identify “what else could we win from this client?” rather than treating each enquiry as a standalone transaction.
  • Build a healthy pipeline of future business through proactive sales activity.

Process

  • Follow all agreed sales SOPs, processes, pricing structures and approval procedures.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline stages, activity and next actions.
  • Ensure all enquiries, proposals and opportunities are followed up within agreed timescales.
  • Use Thynk, Creventa and other commercial tools accurately and consistently.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and provide clear visibility of pipeline and future revenue.
  • Work closely with Operations, Events and Marketing to ensure a seamless client journey and maximise future commercial opportunities

What you bring

  • Proven experience in proactive sales, business development or account management, preferably within the hospitality or events industry.
  • Strong commercial acumen to grow and maximise sales in a target-driven environment.
  • Self-starter with the initiative to drive sales ideas.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively to achieve business objectives.
  • Experience in budget management and measuring sales performance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word).
  • Strong knowledge of the local market is advantageous.
  • Proven negotiation skills and the ability to build strong business relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer.

We are a forces friendly employer.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

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Proactive Sales
Business Development
Account Management
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Budget Management
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