Direct Sales Executives

evri; Baginton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible perks

Job summary

Evri invites a driven Direct Sales Executive to join its Coventry team. You’ll build and manage your own pipeline, generate new business, and hit monthly targets in a fast-paced, hunter culture. This hybrid role offers a £28k-£32k basic salary with commission and benefits.

You’ll focus on SMEs, make outbound calls, present tailored solutions, and guide customers from quotes to contracts. Excellent communication, resilience, and data-driven prospecting are essential to succeed in this role at

Qualifications

• Experience in direct sales or telesales with a target-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Hunter mentality with resilience and drive to win.
• Ability to analyse data to identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify SME prospects and manage your own sales funnel.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound activity.
• Handle and convert inbound enquiries into sales opportunities.
• Present products, tailor solutions, and negotiate terms to close deals.
• Provide quotes and lead virtual meetings; ensure smooth onboarding.
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts.

Skills

Direct sales

Outbound calling

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Sales - Mail, Express House, Hillman Way, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Saturday 15 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Friday 4 September 2026 at 23:59

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8 to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Join the UK’s premier parcel delivery company

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a driven and energetic Direct Sales Executives to join our growing sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated “hunter” who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoys winning new business.

In this role,you’llbe responsible forgenerating and converting leads, building your own pipeline, and consistently delivering against monthly sales targets.You’llbe making around25 outbound calls per day, engaging withSMEsand presenting tailored solutions that meet their needs.

Job Title: Direct Sales Executive

Salary: £28k - £32k basic with commission & benefits

Location: Coventry (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Whatyou'llbe doing:

We’re looking for a driven and proactive sales professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering results. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of new business, account management, and customer success, with real ownership of their sales journey.

In this role, you will:

ProactivelyidentifySME prospects, developing and managing your own sales funnel to build a strong and consistent pipeline

Generate new business opportunities through outbound activity, including calling and targeted lead sourcing

Handle and convert inbound enquiries into high-quality sales opportunities

Confidently present our products and services, tailoring solutions to meet individual customer needs

Prepare and deliver compelling quotes, proposals, and contracts, lead virtual meetings, and negotiate commercial terms to successfully close deals

Support new clients through a smooth onboarding experience, ensuring long-term success from the outset

Build andmaintainstrong customer relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact

Monitor customer performance and take a proactive approach to maximise value and retention

Resolve client queries and challenges efficiently, collaborating with internal teams whererequired

KeepaccurateCRM records,ensuring data integrity and compliance at all times

Provide regular sales forecasts and performance updates to support business planning

Organise and manage all sales documentation effectively to support a seamless sales process

Whatyou’llbring:

Experience in direct sales, telesales, sales, customer service, or recruitment with a target-driven, results-focused attitude

Strong communicationand relationship-building skills

A natural “hunter” mentality – proactive, resilient, and motivated to win

Confidence in handling objections and closing sales

Ability to work with data andidentifyopportunities

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre on the 9th September in Coventry.

What We Can Offer You:

At least 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Access to flexibleperksincluding shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare

About Us

Introducing Evri Premium –an exciting addition to the Evri family.

Evri Premium is the result of the merger of Evri and DHL eCommerce UK, offering services including tailored mail collection and processing, a separate network for high-value or time-sensitive deliveries, and expanded international capability across our global shipping operation.

It enhances Evri’s unique, flexible and cost-effective model to provide even greater choice for consumers and businesses, from occasional senders and online sellers to major retailers. With our team of 30,000+ couriers and locations across the UK including more than 15,000 Parcel Shops and lockers, we get over 1 billion parcels and letters annually from A to everywhere.

We wouldn’t be the UK’s premier parcel delivery group without our incredible people. We’re a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering a best-in-class service. There are fantastic opportunities throughout the Evri Group, so take a look to see where you might fit in.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Evri Group for everyone

We’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.

Sales - Mail, Express House, Hillman Way, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom