Internal Sales Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly and annual 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 seeking an Internal Sales Executive to handle warm inbound enquiries, advise on specialist products and prepare accurate quotations. You will quickly gain strong product knowledge and an understanding of HVAC systems while building lasting customer relationships.

The role requires about 2 years of sales experience, a degree, and a UK driving licence. It is a permanent full-time position, 37 hours per week, with on-target bonuses and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2 years' sales experience (technical or B2B sales preferred).
• Degree or similar qualification; engineering interest a plus.
• Full UK driving licence; live within 45 minutes of Leatherhead.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to inbound enquiries and qualify customer needs.
• Prepare accurate quotations and follow them up.
• Develop product knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Liaise with technical department, manufacturers and internal teams.
• Build long-term customer relationships and meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

HubSpot

Sage

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

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