New Business Sales Lead — Retail & Hospitality (Hybrid)

Planet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a talented Sales Executive to drive new business in the retail and hospitality sectors. This role involves building relationships with key decision-makers and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong B2B sales experience, particularly within the retail and F&B industries, alongside excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The position supports a hybrid work model with three office days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business B2B sales, preferably in retail or F&B.
• Experience selling to IT/finance stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Card Acquiring and payment solutions is an advantage.
• High proficiency in Corporate IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with retailers and hospitality merchants.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Manage customer relationships until passed to Account Managers.
• Develop and nurture a pipeline of business opportunities.

Skills

New business B2B sales

Sales pipeline development

Retail and F&B knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CRM systems knowledge

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Job description

A leading technology company in London is seeking a talented Sales Executive to drive new business in the retail and hospitality sectors. This role involves building relationships with key decision-makers and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong B2B sales experience, particularly within the retail and F&B industries, alongside excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The position supports a hybrid work model with three office days per week.