Internal Sales Executive

Reed; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension scheme

Regular training and development

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Company events

Job summary

Reed in Leatherhead is looking for an Internal Sales Executive to join our team. This permanent, full-time role offers £28,000–£33,000 depending on experience and works 37 hours per week.

You’ll handle warm inbound enquiries, advise on specialist products and prepare accurate quotations to convert opportunities into lasting customers. The ideal candidate has around 2 years of sales experience, a degree, and a proactive, organised mindset.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years' sales experience (technical or business-to-business sales an advantage).
• A degree or similar level qualification.
• Experience in an engineering or technical environment (desirable, not essential).
• A full UK driving licence and live within 45 minutes of Leatherhead.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to inbound enquiries and qualify customer needs.
• Use technical information to help customers and specifiers choose the right products.
• Develop a strong understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and controls.
• Liaise with the technical department, manufacturers and internal teams.
• Prepare accurate, timely quotations and follow them up proactively.
• Spot opportunities for equipment sales, planned maintenance and upgrades.
• Support marketing activity, including trade shows and LinkedIn content.
• Keep HubSpot and other systems up to date with accurate records.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and review your pipeline regularly.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive mindset

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

Sage

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Sales Executive

Leatherhead £28,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Ready to move your sales career up a gear? This Internal Sales Executive role is ideal for a graduate with 1-3 years' sales experience who enjoys speaking with customers, solving problems and getting into the technical detail.

You will handle warm, inbound enquiries, advise on specialist products, prepare accurate quotations and help turn opportunities into long-term customers. You will quickly build strong product knowledge and a solid understanding of the industry.

What you will be doing

• Respond quickly to inbound enquiries and qualify customer needs
• Use technical information to help customers and specifiers choose the right products
• Develop a strong understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and controls
• Liaise with the technical department, manufacturers and internal teams
• Prepare accurate, timely quotations and follow them up proactively
• Spot opportunities for equipment sales, planned maintenance and upgrades
• Support marketing activity, including trade shows and LinkedIn content
• Keep HubSpot and other systems up to date with accurate records
• Work towards agreed sales targets and review your pipeline regularly
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships

About you

You will have:

• Around 2 years' sales experience (technical or business-to-business sales an advantage)
• A degree or similar level qualification (any subject, interest in engineering is a plus)
• Experience in an engineering or technical environment (desirable, not essential)
• A full UK driving licence and live within 45 minutes of Leatherhead
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in quotation preparation
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware mindset
• Confidence using the full sales process from enquiry to invoice
• Good time management and the ability to juggle multiple enquiries

You will also have a good working knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office
• HubSpot
• Sage
• SharePoint (advantageous)

You must be able to:

• Be flexible and step outside your usual duties when needed
• Apply technical reasoning to new situations and offer practical solutions
• Provide cover for colleagues when required
• Solve problems both technically and commercially
• Promote products professionally over the phone and on site

Training is provided from day one, with clear opportunities to progress your career as the business continues to grow.

Benefits

• £28,000 - £33,000 salary depending on experience
• Quarterly and annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Regular training and further development
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Company events