Driver & Sales Executive

Permanent Futures Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mentorship from C-level executive

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Driver & Sales Executive for a hybrid role split 50/50 between executive transport/support and active commercial sales development across the UK. The position offers a base salary of £35,000 per annum with a company car for business use and close mentorship from a senior C-level executive, presenting a rapid path into long-term commercial leadership.

Ideal candidates have an engineering, science, or technical sales background, are resilient and adaptable,

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in engineering, science, or technical sales.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable with a direct, fast-paced leadership style.
• High emotional intelligence and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound lead generation, appointment setting, and relationship-building (door knocking / field prospecting).
• Partner with the senior sales team on CRM data management, opportunity tracking, pipeline reporting, and territory planning.
• Prepare commercial proposals, presentations, and market research.
• Attend high-value client visits alongside the CCO to gain hands-on technical sales experience and mentorship.

Skills

Engineering interest

Science interest

Technical sales

Job description

We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing market leader in specialised technical solutions looking to hire a Driver & Sales Executive. Known for engineering excellence and industry-leading product offerings, our client is currently scaling up operations and looking for a driven, high-potential professional to join them on a unique and exciting career trajectory.

Driver & Sales Executive - The Role

This is a high-profile, hybrid opportunity split evenly (50/50) between executive transport/support and active commercial sales development.

Executive Transport & Support ( 50%):

• Chauffeur and assist the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to regional offices and high-level client meetings across the UK.
• Serve as a mobile workspace environment, enabling the executive to work efficiently in transit.
• Exercise absolute discretion and confidentiality, regularly sitting in on high-level commercial and strategic discussions.

Commercial Sales & Administration ( 50%):

• Drive outbound lead generation, appointment setting, and relationship-building (door knocking / field prospecting).
• Partner with the senior sales team on CRM data management, opportunity tracking, pipeline reporting, and territory planning.
• Prepare commercial proposals, presentations, and market research.
• Attend high-value client visits alongside the CCO to gain hands-on technical sales experience and mentorship.

Driver & Sales Executive - The Candidate

We are looking for someone eager to accelerate their career in commercial sales and executive management under the direct mentorship of a C-level leader.

Background & Mindset:
A background or strong interest in engineering, science, or technical sales. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with a direct, fast-paced, and no-nonsense leadership style. High emotional intelligence and professional discretion.

Logistics:
Must be based in or around the South East / Kent area (near Maidstone). Flexible with travel, including regular UK-wide travel and approximately one night away per week initially. Full, clean driving licence required.

Driver & Sales Executive - What is on Offer

Base Salary: £35,000 per annum.
Company Car: provided for business use and travel.
Unmatched Mentorship: Direct, hands-on mentorship from a senior C-level executive, offering an incredible stepping stone into long-term commercial leadership.