Graduate Sales Executive

Aspion; Swanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Salary incentives

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a motivated Gradiate Sales Executive to join their client’s metals division in Swanley. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, building lasting customer relationships, and developing long-term accounts.

You will conduct outbound calls, tailor solutions to client needs, and prepare quotations while maintaining an active CRM. A proactive, target-driven mindset and resilience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or business development role is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to generate new business and manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Manage and grow customer accounts to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Conduct outbound sales activity including cold calling and lead generation.
• Understand customer requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to develop long-term partnerships.
• Keep CRM systems updated with sales activity and pipeline information.
• Monitor market activity and identify potential areas for growth.

Skills

Outbound calls

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM usage

Independent working

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Gradiate Sales Executive

Location: Swanley

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience

Industry: Metals

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a leading UK metal stockholder, is looking to appoint a driven and ambitious Graduate Sales Executive to join their growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and developing long term customer accounts. The business is open to candidates from a range of sales backgrounds-attitude, resilience, and people skills are more important than industry experience.

They are looking for someone who is naturally curious, commercially minded, and confident picking up the phone and creating opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Manage and grow customer accounts to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Conduct outbound sales activity including cold calling and lead generation.
• Understand customer requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to develop long-term partnerships.
• Keep CRM systems updated with sales activity and pipeline information.
• Monitor market activity and identify potential areas for growth.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a sales or business development environment desirable.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and generating new business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target driven.
• Competitive mindset with a strong desire to succeed.
• Naturally inquisitive and confident asking questions.
• Strong organisational skills and good initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Package & Benefits

• £25,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience
• Annual profit share scheme
• Salary incentives
• 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
• Clear progression pathway with an industry leader

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