Account Executive

212 Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

212 Recruitment is seeking an Account Executive for a leading commercial wholesaler in the UK. The role involves handling inbound sales enquiries, proactively contacting customers to maximise sales, and providing accurate product information and pricing.

You will build strong relationships, manage orders, and support the sales team with quotations and admin tasks. The ideal candidate has experience in internal sales or telesales, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while

Qualifications

• Previous experience in internal sales, business development, telesales or customer service.
• Confident communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple enquiries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to spot opportunities and close deals.
• Experience within automotive or wholesale sectors is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound sales enquiries whilst proactively contacting existing and new customers to maximise sales opportunities
• Provide accurate product information, pricing and availability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring excellent service at all times
• Process orders efficiently and liaise with warehouse and transport teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Identify upselling and cross selling opportunities across the product range
• Maintain CRM records, customer notes and sales activity logs
• Support the wider sales team with quotations, follow-ups and general administrative tasks

Skills

Internal sales

Telesales

Customer service

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Opportunity spotting

Job description

Our client is a leading commercial wholesaler supplying customers across the UK and Europe. We’re looking for a confident and motivated Account Executive to join their busy sales office and help drive continued growth. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy building strong customer relationships, this role will suit you well.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound sales enquiries whilst proactively contacting existing and new customers to maximise sales opportunities
• Provide accurate product information, pricing and availability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring excellent service at all times
• Process orders efficiently and liaise with warehouse and transport teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Identify upselling and cross selling opportunities across the product range
• Maintain CRM records, customer notes and sales activity logs
• Support the wider sales team with quotations, follow‑ups and general administrative tasks

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in internal sales/business development, telesales or customer service
• Confident communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple enquiries
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders
• A proactive approach with the ability to spot opportunities and close deals
• Experience within automotive or wholesale sectors is beneficial but not essential

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30

If you’re driven, customer‑focused and ready to be part of a growing sales team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.