Sales Executive

First Recruitment Services; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and home improvements sector is looking for a motivated Sales Executive in Burgess Hill. This office-based role involves managing the sales process, from initial customer inquiries to order confirmations, with opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have strong sales skills, be organized, and possess good IT abilities.

Benefits

Uncapped performance-related bonus

Very good all-round company benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ambitious and keen to prove yourself.
• Confident in speaking with customers.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound customer enquiries into confirmed sales.
• Generate quotes and invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with manufacturers to confirm details and lead times.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales process management

Lead generation

Organizational skills

IT skills

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Xero

Job description

• Position: Sales Executive
• Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year (uncapped performance related bonus/commission) – Very good all round company benefits
• Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
• Role based close to Burgess Hill, in a rural area with plenty of free parking for staff. Due to workplace location it is highly desirable to be a driver and have your own transport.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our established, successful and specialist construction / home improvements client as they seek to recruit a full time Sales Executive to join their team at their offices based close to Burgess Hill, in a rural area. This role is an office based position and offers an excellent and unique opportunity to work in a specialist and interesting sector.

My client is a small and ambitious business and is seeking someone who wants to grow with them. There are opportunities for career development and increased responsibility. They will discuss targets and rewards together with you, to ensure a mutually rewarding environment and role.

The Role – Sales Executive

As Sales Executive, you will manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order confirmation, supporting both inbound leads and self-generated opportunities. You’ll act as the main point of contact for customers until the project is handed over to the Operations team for fulfilment.

Sales Executive – duties will include:

• Manage and convert inbound customer enquiries into confirmed sales
• Generate quotes, specifications, and invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing the sales journey from first enquiry to sale
• Sufficient inbound leads will be given but initiative in generating your own leads will also be highly beneficial
• Liaise with manufacturers to confirm details and lead times
• Use the CRM to keep all customer and supplier communications up to date
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure a smooth handover post-sale
• Maintain accurate and organised records using Excel and Xero
• Sharing insights on customer needs, feedback, and competitor activity with the team

Experience, competencies and knowledge required

• Ambitious and keen to prove yourself
• Confident in speaking with customers and managing relationships
• Organised and detail driven
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Good IT skills

For more information regarding this new and exciting Sales Executive opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.