Sales Executive

Confidential; Chichester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Product-specific training

Staff events and social activities

Flexible package for the right candid

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Confidential, a family-run business supplying specialist machinery across the South of England, seeks a Machinery Sales Executive in Chichester. The role is office-based, full-time, and focused on consultative inbound sales, developing long-term customer relationships from enquiry to purchase and aftercare.

You will represent machinery across agriculture, construction, groundscare and forestry, with manufacturer training and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery and large technical products.
• Confident, customer-focused communication style.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships.
• Commercially driven with a desire to succeed.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Organised approach to managing leads.
• Positive, proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop machinery sales opportunities from initial enquiry to completion.
• Build and nurture 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 communication

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

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.

As a Machinery Sales Executive, you'll represent a range of respected machinery products across sectors including agriculture, construction, groundscare and forestry. You'll have the opportunity to develop your product knowledge through manufacturer-specific training while becoming a valued member of a close-knit team.

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