Graduate Sales Executive

i2i Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

i2i Recruitment Limited is seeking a proactive sales professional to manage and grow existing accounts while prospecting new business across the UK markets. You will build customer relationships, understand applications, and position our products into all segments.

You will use Orderwise CRM, coordinate with technical teams, monitor market trends, and drive turnover with a target-driven mindset. A strong presence, industry knowledge, and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience from plan to closure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Motivated to sell to existing clients and generate new business.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Strong business acumen and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Managing and selling to existing and prospective customers.
• Building understanding of customer applications and needs.
• Targeting new and existing products into all customer segments.
• Achieving turnover, profit, and margin targets set by management.
• Prospecting weekly to win new accounts and ensure business growth.
• Updating customer information via CRM (Orderwise).
• Interfacing with the Technical Department for information exchange.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity.
• Organising customer orders, deliveries, and resolving any issues promptly.
• Supporting stock takes and site preparations for audits.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Negotiation

Tools

Orderwise CRM

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunity to revitalize lapsed accounts and drive revenue growth
• Work with a professional and motivated team
• Develop and strengthen customer relationships
• Engage in diverse sales activities, from managing existing clients to prospecting new ones
• Supportive environment encouraging personal and professional development
• Contribute to a dynamic and expanding business

MUST HAVE'S

• Proven sales experience from plan to closure
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Motivated to sell to existing clients and generate new business
• Professional personal presentation and attitude
• Strong business acumen and industry knowledge

NICE TO HAVE'S

• Knowledge of market shifts and emerging trends
• Experience in food ingredients or related sectors
• Familiarity with BRCGS/FEMAS standards and audits
• Experience with customer account management and order processing
• Ability to assist with stock takes and site preparations

SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Managing and selling to existing and prospective customers
• Building understanding of customer applications and needs
• Targeting new and existing products into all customer segments
• Achieving turnover, profit, and margin targets set by management
• Prospecting weekly to win new accounts and ensure business growth
• Updating customer information via CRM (Orderwise)
• Interfacing with the Technical Department for information exchange
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Organising customer orders, deliveries, and resolving any issues promptly
• Supporting stock takes and site preparations for audits

HELPFUL EXTRAS

Access to ongoing training and development

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities to influence and shape business growth

Support for BRCGS/FEMAS accreditation processes

As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.