Sales Administrator

Karntek Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee recognition scheme (Employee

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted shopping portal

On-site parking

Darts & table tennis facilities

Fresh fruit in the office

Complimentary teas, coffees & softdrin

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Karntek Ltd is seeking a Sales Executive to help grow our fire-safety compliance services across the UK. You will develop relationships with prospective and existing clients, raise awareness of our solutions and identify new opportunities to contribute to our ongoing growth plans.

You will work with colleagues across the business, attending meetings and events, preparing proposals and maintaining accurate CRM records.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and meeting new people.
• Confident speaking with customers, prospects and colleagues.
• Organised and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Strong customer focus and professional approach.
• Eager to learn, develop and contribute to the growth of the business.
• Experience in customer-facing, sales, account management or similar role (Desirable).
• Experience working within construction, property, compliance, facilities management or professional services (Desirable).
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Desirable).
• Experience attending networking events or representing a business externally (Desirable).
• An interest in fire safety, building safety or compliance services (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify and engage with new business opportunities across our target sectors.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and industry meetings.
• Arrange and participate in client meetings and introductory discussions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and business development materials.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities and activities within company systems.
• Conduct market research and identify emerging opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support business growth initiatives.
• Promote Karntek's services in a professional and engaging manner.
• Support the delivery of business development and marketing activities.
• Generate your own sales pipeline through cold calling, prospecting, networking and business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Customer focus

Organization

Initiative

MS Office

Learning systems

Presentation

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Join a Growing Business

Karntek is a growing business specialising in fire safety compliance. We work with organisations across the UK, helping them maintain safe, compliant buildings through a range of inspection, survey, and compliance services.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a Sales Executive to help us build new relationships, identify opportunities and support our continued success.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building connections and developing long-term relationships. Whether you're already working in business development or have experience in a customer-facing role and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Sales Executive, you'll play an important role in supporting the growth of the business by developing relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help raise awareness of our services, identify new opportunities and contribute to our ongoing growth plans.

No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of organisations and professionals across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify and engage with new business opportunities across our target sectors.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and industry meetings.
• Arrange and participate in client meetings and introductory discussions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and business development materials.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities and activities within company systems.
• Conduct market research and identify emerging opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support business growth initiatives.
• Promote Karntek's services in a professional and engaging manner.
• Support the delivery of business development and marketing activities.
• Generate your own sales pipeline through cold calling, prospecting, networking and business development activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, meeting new people and contributing to business growth. This role would suit an ambitious individual who is looking to develop their skills, take on new challenges and build a rewarding long-term career within a growing business.

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and meeting new people.
• Confident speaking with customers, prospects and colleagues.
• Organised and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Strong customer focus and professional approach.
• Eager to learn, develop and contribute to the growth of the business.

Desirable

• Experience in a customer-facing, sales, account management, recruitment, business development or similar role.
• Experience working within construction, property, compliance, facilities management or professional services.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Experience attending networking events or representing a business externally.
• An interest in fire safety, building safety or compliance services.
  

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you'll be supported to develop your skills, build valuable industry relationships and make a genuine contribution to our success.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys working with people and wants to be part of a team that is ambitious, supportive and committed to delivering excellent service.

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and grow alongside a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee recognition scheme, including Employee of the Month awards
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support
• Discounted shopping portal with retail savings
• On-site parking
• Recreational facilities including darts and table tennis
• Fresh fruit provided in the office
• Complimentary teas, coffees and soft drinks
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Equal Opportunities

Karntek is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices. All hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and business needs.