Account Executive

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Scheme

Free daily lunch

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

Full training and ongoing development

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Burgess Hill is seeking an Account Executive to join a busy sales support team. You’ll manage customer enquiries, prepare quotations, coordinate product samples, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a shared inbox, delivering an outstanding level of service from enquiry through to order.

The role is office-based, full-time, with a salary of £38,000–£40,000 plus profit share, free daily lunch and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing customer accounts.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Customer-focused with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn new products and systems with training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare accurate quotations and secure orders.
• Manage smaller customer accounts and sales enquiries.
• Coordinate product samples and information with customers and suppliers.
• Support the sales team with presentations and admin tasks.
• Maintain shared inbox and ensure timely responses.

Skills

Customer accounts management

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Account Executive

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

£38,000 - £40,000 + Profit Share + Free Lunch + Excellent Benefits

Full-Time - Permanent Monday to Friday 8 am-4.30 pm & Office-Based

Are you highly organised, customer-focused and looking to develop your career within a supportive and growing business?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Account Executive to join a friendly and fast-paced, focused sales support team. This is a varied role where you'll play a key part in ensuring customers receive an outstanding service while supporting the wider sales team with enquiries, quotations and account administration.

The Role

As an Account Executive, you'll be responsible for managing customer enquiries, preparing accurate quotations, coordinating product samples and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy shared inbox. You'll build strong relationships with customers, understand their requirements and provide an efficient, professional service from enquiry through to order.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries
• Prepare accurate quotations and follow up to secure orders
• Manage smaller customer accounts and sales enquiries
• Liaise with customers regarding quotations, revisions and product information
• Coordinate and dispatch product samples
• Liaise with and build relationships with suppliers in order to secure the best products
• Support the sales team with presentations and administrative tasks
• Manage and prioritise emails within a shared inbox
• Provide holiday cover across the sales team

About You

• Previous experience managing customer accounts
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Customer-focused with a proactive, positive attitude
• Keen to learn new products and systems (full training provided)

What's on Offer

Salary of £38,000 - £40,000

• Profit Share Scheme
• Free daily lunch
• Company pension
• Holiday allowance
• Free on-site parking
• Full training and ongoing development