Sales Executive

Adore Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing product distributor in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Sales Executive. In this role, you will manage existing accounts and drive sales growth, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 plus commission. The ideal candidate should have a proven sales background and be confident in reaching out to clients. This position offers competitive remuneration and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Supportive working environment

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience required, ideally in the plumbing or B2B sectors.
• Self-motivated and able to manage previous accounts.
• No plumbing knowledge needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound enquiries and convert them into sales.
• Proactively reach out to existing and inactive accounts.
• Upsell plumbing products to clients.

Skills

Proven sales experience (phone-based, B2B, or trade preferred)

Confident, self-motivated, and resilient approach

Ability to work independently

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Title: Sales Executive – Plumbing Products
Location: On-site – (Chelmsford)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + Commission
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

An established and growing distributor of plumbing products is looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join their team on-site in Chelmsford. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid sales background to take ownership of an active client base and help drive further growth.

The Role
Working closely with the company Director, you’ll manage and develop existing trade accounts, upselling a range of plumbing products to merchants and plumbing companies. With a large client database and many accounts yet to be fully utilised, there’s a significant opportunity to re-engage dormant customers and grow your sales pipeline.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing inbound enquiries and converting them into sales

Proactively reaching out to existing and inactive accounts

Upselling across a wide range of plumbing products

Delivering a positive and professional customer experience

Working within an effective CRM system to manage territories and client information

What We’re Looking For

Proven sales experience (phone-based, B2B, or trade preferred)

Confident, self-motivated, and resilient approach to work

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-contact environment

No technical plumbing knowledge required – product training provided

Why Apply?

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Opportunity to help shape sales growth as the company opens new hubs (including Manchester)

Clear path for progression into team leadership

Supportive, collaborative working environment with autonomy from day one

If you’re a confident salesperson ready to step into a proactive, rewarding role with growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next step in a fast-growing trade business.