Sales Executive

GI Group Main Account; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive in Basingstoke to engage with customers and manage sales processes effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and have a background in the chemical industry, with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams, managing customer pipelines, and driving sales growth. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of holiday and healthcare.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Pension

Health Care

Free On site parking

Qualifications

• Ideally 2-6 years of inside sales or commercial experience.
• Experience in a chemical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving inside-sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with customers via phone and email.
• Update pipeline data and ensure accuracy of customer information.
• Collaborate effectively with sales, product management, and technical teams.

Skills

Inside sales process knowledge

Negotiation skills

Chemical industry knowledge

Excellent communication skills via phone and email

Experience using CRM systems

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

ERP

MS Office

Job description

Sales Executive

Our Basingstoke Based client are looking for a Sales Executive to join their team on a permanent basis.

• Salary - £40,000 per annum
• Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 07:00
• Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Benefits

• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Pension
• Health Care
• Free On site parking

Duties

• Interact professionally with customers via phone and email
• Update pipeline data and ensure accuracy of customer information using CRM
• Track and perform personal performance (sales KPI's)
• Collaborate effectively with sales, product management, and technical teams
• Growth of existing customers, cross/upsell and prioritisation of inbound vs outbound opportunities
• Respond to customer queries, sample requests, quotes, and contracts in a timely manner
• Support product launches and communicate value propositions

Skills

• Inside sales process knowledge
• Negotiation skills
• Chemical industry knowledge
• Excellent communication skills via phone and email
• Experience using CRM systems, ERP, MS Office
• Commercial mindset

Qualification/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ideally 2-6 years of inside sales or commercial experience.
• Experience in a chemical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving inside-sales targets, managing quoting/order pipelines, and contributing to process improvements.

If you are interested, please call our branch on 01256 810400 or apply online today!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.