Sales Executive

Confidential; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Office in Hawkhurst

Career progression

Team events

Structured 9-5 week

Job summary

Confidential in Hawkhurst is seeking a commercially minded Sales Executive with 2+ years' experience to join the busy sales team. The role combines account management with new business development and requires proactive relationship building to grow revenue and retention.

You will manage existing customers, pursue new opportunities, and help shape commercial strategy while enjoying a structured 9–5 week, friendly team, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales, account management or business development experience.
• Commercially minded, confident and persuasive.
• Willing to be proactive in building relationships and growing revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing customers, becoming a key point of contact.
• Grow revenue from existing accounts, cross-sell and identify new opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through outbound calls, prospecting, referrals and networking.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline, guiding opportunities to conversion.
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate products.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to encourage repeat business and retention.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Commercial strategy

Sales experience

Account management

Job description

Have you got Sales experience? Fantastic opportunity locally!

• Are you on the hunt for a new Sales role locally?
• Are you driven, eager and motivated to succeed?
• Would you like to be in a role that combines relationship management, business development and commercial strategy?

This position would suit someone with 2+ years of sales, account management or business development experience, looking for their next step!

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious business based in Hawkhurst, who are looking for a commercially minded Sales Executive to join their bustling sales team! They are a GROWING and AMBITIOUS business, who are committed to providing high quality products and outstanding service to their wide client base.

This is a varied sales position combining both account management and new business - you will play a key role in the development and retention of existing accounts, increasing sales and identifying and winning new business opportunities!

Working within a fast paced and friendly team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing relationships with existing customers, becoming a key point of contact
• Growing revenue from existing accounts, cross selling and identifying new opportunities
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities though outbound calls, prospecting, referrals and networking
• Building and managing a healthy pipeline, seeing opportunities through to conversion
• Understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate products
• Maintaining regular contact with customers to encourage repeat business and customer retention

Sales experience within the construction, manufacturing, landscaping, agricultural sector or similar is preferred but not essential!

We are looking for someone commercially minded, confident and persuasive you will not be starting from zero nor will you be limited to managing an existing customer base .

This is a chance to build and grow your own customer relationships, develop your business development and account management skills, have a direct impact on company growth and in turn be rewarded for performance and success!

What is in it for you:

• Generous salary depending on experience £ + commission
• Structured working week 9-5
• Fantastic offices in Hawkhurst + free parking!
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Supportive and social team environment
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Company events and team building