External Sales Executive

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious External Sales Executive to manage an established customer base while driving new business in Caerphilly and South Wales. This full-time, hybrid position offers competitive salary plus commission, along with excellent career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and a proactive approach to achieving targets.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing ability.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing a sales plan that aligns with business objectives.
• Engaging with stakeholders to strengthen customer partnerships.
• Preparing proposals and project specifications.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Commercial awareness

Job description

External Sales Executive

Location: Caerphilly and covering South Wales
Salary: Competitive + Commission + Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Field & Office-based)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

A career-defining opportunity for a External Sales Executive

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded External Sales Executive to join a growing team. This is a key role with responsibility for managing an established customer base while driving new business and identifying growth opportunities within your territory.

The position offers the chance to make a real impact, supported by a collaborative team environment and strong career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing your territory: Creating and managing a sales plan that aligns with business objectives.
• Building strong relationships: Engaging with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen customer partnerships.
• Delivering tailored solutions: Preparing proposals, quotations, and project specifications based on customer needs.
• Driving new business: Identifying, qualifying, and converting prospects into long-term customers.
• Meeting and exceeding targets: Consistently achieving agreed sales objectives and contributing to overall business growth.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in sales, business development, or account management within technical sales
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing ability.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets.
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify and act on opportunities.

What\'s on offer:

• Competitive salary plus commission and benefits.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance client visits, office, and home working.
• Career development with ongoing training and progression pathways.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to make an impact.
• Private healthcare
• Autonomy to make the role your own

Apply now to learn more about this exciting Business Development Manager opportunity.