Sales Executive

Oak Employment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a motivated Sales Executive in Braintree. The role offers a salary of £40,000 per annum plus a performance-related bonus. You will be responsible for driving new business sales, qualifying leads, and collaborating with teams to achieve targets. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of sales experience and a full UK driving license. The company provides a relaxed environment and continuous training.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous training and support

Company pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Eager to learn and absorb training.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales by identifying and engaging prospects directly.
• Qualify leads and deliver compelling presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to progress opportunities.
• Uphold company policies and health and safety standards.

Skills

New business generation

Lead conversion

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, CRM, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sales Executive

Location: Braintree Essex

Job Type: Full Time 9am-5pm Monday-Friday – some flexibility required

Salary: £40,000 per annum + performance related bonus

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Our client who is a market leader in their field require a full time sales person. Your own transport is essential due to the remote location.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a results driven, self-motivated individual with demonstrated history of achievement, success, and strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be responsible for pushing new sales whilst working closely with the management team in developing the sales department and achieving targets.

What you’ll do

• Drive new business sales, identifying and engaging prospects directly
• Qualify leads, deliver compelling presentations, and negotiate contracts to achieve revenue targets
• Research & uncover customer needs beyond existing offering to improve overall service
• Identify upsell / cross-sell opportunities with existing customers
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to progress opportunities through the sales funnel
• Oversee / implement marketing activities and collaborate with internal / external teams to ensure alignment on campaigns and messaging that drive demand
• Represent company at functions / events
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline in CRM system and produce regular performance and forecasting reports
• Uphold company policies, compliance, and health and safety standards

What we are looking for

• Eager to Learn – this role will involve initial hands‑on learning to arm you with the knowledge of the business's processes, therefore requires you to be hungry, switched‑on, and ready to absorb all the training provided
• Proven track record in new business generation & lead conversion
• Strong sales methodology to support opportunity creation and decision‑making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Creative mindset to innovate service and product combinations for customer needs
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, CRM, PowerPoint)
• Ability to create engaging marketing documentation
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to attend / represent company at client sites, functions, and events

What we offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• Performance related bonus
• 20 days holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays
• Continuous training and support
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Relaxed working environment