Precision Manufacturing Sales & Accounts Executive

Confidential; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Sales and Account Executive in St Leonards on Sea to manage existing accounts and win new business. You will read technical drawings, understand manufacturing capabilities, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have proven sales or account management experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to present and close deals. This full-time role offers commission/bonus and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or account management, preferably in manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Track record of managing existing accounts and winning new business.
• Familiarity with B2B customer interactions, OEMs or subcontract suppliers.
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining sales records.
• Strong communication, negotiation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for existing customers and new prospects, building relationships.
• Understand customer operations to tailor solutions and support internal teams.
• Coordinate with scheduling, production and quality for timely fulfilment.
• Identify and engage new customers suitable for the business capabilities.
• Prepare quotations and proposals; attend events to grow the client base.
• Maintain CRM records and report progress against sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM proficiency

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Customer service

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Sales and Account Executive in St Leonards on Sea to manage existing accounts and win new business. You will read technical drawings, understand manufacturing capabilities, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have proven sales or account management experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to present and close deals. This full-time role offers commission/bonus and career growth opportunities.