Sales & Account Executive

Office Angels; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Gateshead is seeking a Sales & Account Executive to enhance customer relationships and drive business success. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a salary of £27,000 plus bonuses and promotes a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should possess sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in CRM tools.

Benefits

Free Parking

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Additional Holidays for Long Service

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tickets to Local Attractions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Technical aptitude and great communication.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective and existing customers.
• Identify and recommend relevant products/services.
• Qualify and follow up leads to exceed sales targets.
• Build strong customer relationships for repeat business.

Skills

Internal sales experience

Negotiation and influencing skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Office 365 proficiency

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

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Location: Gateshead - Free Parking Available | Up to £27,000 + Bonus | Full-Time, Fixed-Term (10 Months)

Are you a driven and motivated account manager, business development, or sales professional who thrives on building strong customer relationships? We're hiring a Sales & Account Executive to join our client's passionate sales team in Gateshead! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role that blends customer care, inbound and outbound engagement, and strategic support to drive business success.

Our client is looking for a dynamic, proactive professional to join them on a fixed-term contract of approximately 10 months, with the possibility of extension or permanent placement thereafter. Ideally you will be available immediately or with a short 1-2 week notice period.

This is a company that truly invests in its employees. At its core is a people-first culture that values collaboration, integrity, and professional development. Office Angels has proudly partnered with this client for many years, building a long-standing and trusted relationship while supporting their ongoing success and growth.

Overview:

• Fixed-term contract, directly employed by the company
• Salary - £27,000 + Bonus
• Hours - Full-time, 36 per week, with flexible start and finish time. Standard office hours are Monday to Thursday (8:20 AM - 4:30 PM) and Friday (8:20 AM - 1:30 PM) - early Friday finish!
• Free Parking on site
• Location - Team Valley, Gateshead
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Work from home every Friday, following completion of training
• Great Team Environment and long-term career progression!
• Pension Scheme: 6% Employer / 2% Employee
• Life Assurance
• Share Incentive Plan
• Additional Holidays for Long Service + Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Tickets to Local Attractions

About the Role:
Reporting to the Sales Account Executive Team Lead, you'll be the voice of the business, managing both inbound and outbound calls, developing strong relationships, and working closely with our field-based sales team to hit growth targets.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Make outbound calls to prospective and existing customers to identify needs, generate business, and grow existing accounts
• Identify and recommend relevant products/services
• Qualify and follow up leads to exceed sales targets
• Build strong customer relationships for repeat business
• Support Business Development Managers and marketing campaigns
• Manage CRM records and respond to inbound queries
• Process quotes, pricing requests, and monthly sales reports
• Apply global pricing strategies
• Provide first-line technical support (with help from our experts!)

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Technical aptitude and great communication
• CRM and Office 365 proficiency
• Organised, process-driven, and a true team player
• Positive, proactive attitude and a drive to succeed

Ready to Grow?
Join a business that values partnerships, performance, and people. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level, apply now and let's grow together!

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you are not contacted within 5 business days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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