Sales Executive

MaxAd Fixed Fee Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing pet care company in Bournemouth seeks a Sales Executive to manage inbound sales enquiries and proactively generate new leads. You will oversee the full sales cycle from initial enquiry to installation, working closely with the Founder. This role offers a base salary of £30,000 with a realistic OTE of £80,000+, plus potential for career progression in a dynamic environment. Strong performance is recognized and rewarded, so apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultative sales environment.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to close.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to inbound sales enquiries.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct discovery conversations to assess prospect needs.
• Deliver engaging product presentations to customers.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate terms.

Skills

Consultative selling

Full sales cycle management

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Ability to manage pipeline

Job description

£30,000 Base + Realistic OTE £80,000+

As a result of impressive commercial growth, a high energy, commercially minded Sales Executive is required to join an ambitious and fast-growing pet care business that is rapidly establishing a national footprint (or should we say paw‑print) across the UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly ambitious company in the early stages of their growth journey, where strong sales performance will be recognised, rewarded and could lead to significant career progression as the business scales.

Founded in 2024, the company has already built a strong operational and marketing foundation and is now generating over 1,000 inbound enquiries per month. With demand increasing rapidly and major commercial partnerships already secured, the focus is now on expanding the sales team to capitalise on the opportunity ahead.

Operating nationally, the business provides a unique, high demand commercial solution used by a wide variety of businesses including retail locations, leisure operators, councils and independent business owners. The product is simple to understand, highly attractive to customers and supported by a strong marketing engine that delivers a steady flow of qualified inbound leads.

This is not a cold calling role. As a Sales Executive you will take ownership of warm inbound opportunities, nurturing prospects through the full sales process from initial enquiry through to installation. Working closely with the Founder and wider team, you will play a key role in helping the company scale its national presence while building your own pipeline and earning substantial commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to a high volume of inbound sales enquiries generated through marketing activity
• Proactively generating new opportunities through targeted outbound outreach and prospecting
• Conducting structured discovery conversations to understand each prospect's requirements
• Assessing commercial viability including location, footfall and potential return on investment
• Delivering clear and engaging product presentations to prospective customers
• Communicating the commercial benefits, operational simplicity and revenue potential of the solution
• Preparing proposals and negotiating commercial terms within agreed parameters
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to installation handoverMaintaining accurate CRM records and tracking pipeline activity
• Liaising with finance and leasing partners where required to support deal completion
• Building strong relationships with customers to encourage referrals, repeat business and additional product opportunities
• Achieving and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a consultative new business sales environment
• Confident managing the full sales cycle from enquiry through to close
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Commercially aware with the ability to present clear value propositions
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy pipeline of opportunities
• Self‑motivated, proactive and driven to exceed sales targets and earn commission
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high growth business environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a young and ambitious company at an exciting stage of its growth journey. With a strong marketing engine already generating significant demand and a clear strategy for national expansion, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a highly rewarding career while playing a key role in scaling the business.

Based in a collaborative and energetic office environment in Bournemouth, you'll be joining a supportive team where strong performance is recognised, rewarded and genuinely valued. Apply now!