Field Sales Executive

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Sales Executive, where you'll play a crucial role in driving revenue and enhancing customer relationships. This position offers the freedom to manage your own account portfolio while being supported by a friendly team. You'll be at the forefront of customer interaction, promoting brand values and cross-selling products. With a strong emphasis on personal development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible rewards package, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to your well-being. This is your chance to make a real impact in an industry-leading organization.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

24-7 employee assistance helpline

Counselling services

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused roles with strong relationship management.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage account portfolio and act as brand ambassador.

Skills

Excellent relationship management skills

Planning and organizing skills

Resilience under pressure

Effective communication skills

Influencing and negotiating skills

Brand promotion and cross-selling

IT proficiency

Data analysis skills

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Field Sales Executive to join our close-knit, friendly team to help us develop and grow the Sunbelt Rentals business. Reporting to our Regional Sales Manager, you’ll have the freedom to manage your account portfolio to drive and deliver results and be at the forefront of customer interaction, acting as our brand ambassador and helping us to be the best in our industry in everything we do.

People buy from people - our Field Sales Executives are vital to our business and have a real impact on our bottom line. We look for people who are naturally great communicators and relationship builders, who really get to know their clients and are passionate about our business and all that we stand for.

Working with the depot network and wider sales team as Field Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving revenue and delivering exceptional customer service.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in the Field Sales Executive role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

1. Experience working in a customer-focused role with the ability to demonstrate excellent relationship management skills.
2. Excellent planning and organising skills, able to manage your own time to maximum effect.
3. Resilient with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
4. Effective communication, influencing and negotiating skills.
5. Ability to promote the Sunbelt Rentals brand and cross-sell our product range.
6. Experience in Plant, Tools and Powered Access (Desirable).
7. Proficient IT skills and the ability to analyse data such as business plans, performance and market data.
8. A valid UK driving licence with a maximum of six points.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.