Sales Account Executive

Major Recruitment Telford; Atcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Account Executive based in Atcham, UK. This office-based role involves supporting customers and increasing sales share by conducting outbound calls and field visits. Applicants should have previous sales experience, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary of up to £30k and includes benefits such as an annual bonus, life insurance, and on-site parking. This role provides a comprehensive benefits package and 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

On‑Site parking

23 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team is required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail are needed.
• Strong organisational skills are required.
• Ability to handle pressure effectively is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls and conduct field visits.
• Translate customer requirements to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Provide technical solutions and advice to customers.
• Work closely with Product Management for accurate product information.
• Prepare and send quotations to customers.
• Resolve customer queries promptly.

Skills

Previous sales experience

Ability to work independently and in a team

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Previous Microsoft Office experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My Shrewsbury based client is currently recruiting for a permanent Sales Account Executive. The role is office based, working closely with and reporting directly to the Sales Director, supporting customers and growing sales through an increased share of customers.

Salary – up to £30k (dependent on experience)

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

On‑Site parking

38.5 hours per week

23 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls and conduct field visits as required for customers assigned via CRM tasks.
• Translate customer descriptions and codes to ensure they receive exactly what they need.
• Provide technical solutions to customer requirements, seeking information from Technical Sales or the Product Manager when necessary.
• Offer application advice, consulting Technical Sales or Product Management if unsure.
• Work closely with Product Management to report and clarify missing or anomalous product information.
• Prepare and send quotations via email, telephone, or through the Winman system.
• Process and update quotes and proformas in Winman as required.
• Take full ownership of quotes and proformas before sending them to customers; respond to calls promptly while maintaining a professional and friendly manner.
• Resolve customer queries or issues and relay relevant information to the Sales Admin Manager for updating the Continual Improvement Log.
• Carry out other ad‑hoc tasks as required.

Skills and experience

• Previous sales experience (essential).
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team (essential).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail (essential).
• Strong organisational skills (essential).
• Ability to work well under pressure (essential).
• Previous Microsoft Office experience (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (desired).
• Ideally experience working within manufacturing.

Contact Alex at Major Recruitment Telford for further information or click apply.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion please continue to apply to future roles we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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