Sales Executive

Corrous® Industrial Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrous® Industrial Group is seeking a Sales Executive to lead and grow sales across its industrial services divisions in the UK. The role focuses on developing new business and strengthening relationships with existing clients in high-risk sectors, while aligning solutions with client needs and industry standards.

You will manage a sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and track performance against targets, ensuring safety and quality are central to all commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B industrial services sales.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities and manage a sales pipeline.
• Experience building long-term client relationships with asset owners and Tier 1 contractors.
• Proven capability to prepare proposals, bids and commercial presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify opportunities across Corrous' service divisions.
• Prepare and deliver customer proposals and tenders.
• Maintain and grow a robust sales pipeline with forecast accuracy.
• Represent Corrous at client meetings, events, and site visits.

Skills

B2B sales

pipeline management

client relationship

proposals & bids

negotiation

communication

time management

Education

Business or engineering degree

Tools

CRM system

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Corrous® Industrial Group is a specialist industrial services provider delivering integrated solutions in industrial cleaning and surface preparation, protective coatings and corrosion protection, asset inspection and integrity services, and industrial scaffolding and safe access. The group supports major asset owners, duty holders, and Tier 1 contractors operating in high-risk, high-compliance environments where safety, quality, and programme certainty are essential. Corrous works nationwide across demanding sectors such as energy and utilities, marine and ports, petrochemical and COMAH sites, infrastructure and heavy industry, and manufacturing and process facilities. Its integrated delivery model reduces contractor interfaces, simplifies project management, and improves efficiency on complex projects, including shutdowns, outages, refurbishment works, and long-term asset integrity programs. With scalable mobilisation and experienced site teams, Corrous is trusted to protect critical industrial assets, extend service life, and strengthen operational performance.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Sales Executive role with options for hybrid and remote working. The Sales Executive will lead and grow sales activities across Corrous' industrial service divisions, focusing on developing new business and deepening relationships with existing clients in high-risk, high-compliance sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and qualifying opportunities, preparing and delivering customer proposals and tenders, and collaborating with operations and technical teams to align solutions with client requirements and industry standards. The role involves managing a sales pipeline, forecasting revenue, and tracking performance against targets while ensuring that safety, quality, and programme certainty remain central to all commercial activities. The Sales Executive will represent Corrous at client meetings, industry events, and site visits, maintaining a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for integrated service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales or account management within industrial services, engineering, construction, or related sectors.
• Strong skills in business development, opportunity identification, and pipeline management, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to build and sustain long-term client relationships, including experience working with asset owners, duty holders, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Competence in preparing proposals, bids, and commercial presentations, with solid negotiation and contract discussion skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial environments, safety and compliance requirements, and asset integrity or corrosion management is highly beneficial.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical, operations, and project delivery teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, including experience using CRM systems and basic IT applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Relevant qualifications in business, engineering, or a related field are advantageous; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.