Driver & Sales Executive

Permanent Futures Limited; Peene, Luton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; 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 across executive transport and proactive sales development in the UK. You'll shuttle the CCO to regional meetings, support CRM-driven lead generation, and participate in high-value client visits to gain hands-on technical sales mentorship.

The position requires a full, clean driving licence, willingness to travel UK-wide, and the ability to work with discretion in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in engineering, science, or technical sales.
• Resilient, adaptable 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

Technical sales mindset

Tools

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

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.

Benefits:

• 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.