Driver & Sales Executive

Permanent Futures Limited; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mentorship from senior executive

Hybrid role

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Driver & Sales Executive in the UK for a hybrid role split 50/50 between executive transport/support and active commercial sales development. You will chauffeur the CCO to regional offices and client meetings, while also driving outbound lead generation, CRM work, and market research.

A strong technical/engineering orientation is preferred, with mentorship from a C-level leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Chauffeur and assist the CCO to regional offices and high-level client meetings across the UK.
• Serve as a mobile workspace, enabling the executive to work efficiently in transit.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality in high-level discussions.

Job description

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.