Commercial Sales Executive (M&E Distributor)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Sales Executive to join their internal sales team in East London. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include account management, client negotiation, and maintaining positive relationships. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000, annual bonuses, extensive training, and a focus on career development within a stable and growing business.

Benefits

Outstanding Career Opportunities

Unrivalled Training & Development

Company Perks Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing accounts with a customer-first approach.
• Ability to negotiate and close agreements effectively.
• Experience in processing quotations and using CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow allocated accounts.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for account management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Negotiate and close agreements.
• Manage enquiries and process quotations.
• Follow-up on quotations to convert into orders.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Great communicator

Experience with technical or M&E products

Commercial mindset

Job description

Commercial Sales Executive (M&E Distributor)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Annual bonus (OTE £50k +) + Outstanding Career Opportunities + Unrivalled Training & Development + Company Perks Scheme

Location: East London

Are you from an engineering or building services background, looking to work in an internal inbound sales team with a leading provider of engineering products and design services into the construction industry?

Are you looking to progress your career and move into management with a growing, stable business where you will provide commercial support to the sales and account management teams and help secure and develop new clients?

On offer is a role within a modern M&E consultancy that is family‑run and focused on continuous improvement, which will provide excellent training and actively encourages career development and progression.

The main purpose is to methodically process the quotes with attention to detail and a customer‑first approach.

You will be practically minded with an inquisitive nature and a natural problem solver from a technical background.

The Role:

• Maintenance and growth of allocated accounts
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all account management matters
• Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting client relationships
• Negotiate and close agreements to maximise profits
• Managing enquiries and processing quotations responsibly and intelligently to maximise upsell and act in the best interest of the client
• Quotation follow‑up and negotiation to convert into orders
• Updating and maintaining the CRM with details on communication made or received

The Person:

• Excellent attention to detail and a great communicator
• Experience with technical or M&E products
• Commercial mindset with great attention to detail

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Keywords:

• M&E
• Account Manager
• Business Development Executive
• Internal Sales
• Hard FM
• Inbound sales

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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