Sales Executive

Workshop Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Product-specific training

Staff events and social activities

Flexible package for the right candid

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment in Chichester is seeking a Machinery Sales Executive to join a family-run business supplying specialist equipment across the South of England. The role is full-time, office-based, with a salary Up to £40,000 depending on experience.

You will develop long-term relationships with customers, understand their requirements and guide them from enquiry to purchase and aftercare, in a consultative sales environment rather than cold calling.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of machinery/large technical products.
• Confident, engaging and customer-focused communication style.
• Genuine ability to build and maintain lasting relationships.
• Commercially driven with a strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Organised approach with the ability to manage leads effectively.
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop machinery sales opportunities from initial enquiry to completion.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable machinery solutions.
• Promote and develop the company's machinery product portfolio.
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the sales process.
• Attend occasional trade shows and industry events.
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to manage stock levels.
• Support social media activity and product promotion.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Customer focus

Relationship building

Commercial drive

Attention to detail

Organised lead management

Team player

Job description

Sales Executive - Machinery Sales

Chichester

Full-Time | Permanent | Office Based

Are you passionate about machinery or technical products and enjoy building strong customer relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Machinery Sales Executive to join a successful, family-run business supplying specialist equipment across the South of England. The Machinery Sales Executive role is about much more than simply closing sales. This is NOT a cold calling sales role, but more consultative with inbound sales conversions. You’ll develop long-term relationships with new and existing customers, understand their requirements and guide them through the process from initial enquiry to purchase and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop machinery sales opportunities from initial enquiry to completion
• Build and nurture strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable machinery solutions
• Promote and develop the company's machinery product portfolio
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the sales process
• Attend occasional trade shows and industry events
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to manage stock levels
• Support social media activity and product promotion

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge and understanding of machinery/large technical products
• Confident, engaging and customer-focused communication style
• Genuine ability to build and maintain lasting relationships
• Commercially driven with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Organised approach with the ability to manage leads effectively
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude

Salary

Up to £40,000 per year depending on experience

Working Hours

8am – 5pm Monday to Friday (1:4 Saturday mornings may be introduced with a Friday afternoon given in lieu)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension
• Product-specific training
• Staff events and social activities
• Flexible package for the right candidate
• Free on-site parking