Sales Executive

CR Smith; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance & fuel

Mobile phone allowance

31 days holiday

Company pension & Private healthcare

Extensive technical training

Full use of company resources and in‑h

Excellent career opportunities andMent

Job summary

CR Smith is a dynamic manufacturer and installer of windows, doors, and living space products based in Dunfermline, Scotland. We are seeking a Sales Executive to source and develop relationships with local authorities, social housing associations and councils across Scotland.

You will report to the Head of Business Development and drive new business while managing key client relationships. A strong commercial mindset and excellent communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business and client management.
• Knowledge of the social housing/local authority sector preferable.
• Degree preferred but not essential.
• Good database management and tracking skills.
• Excellent communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Relationship building and supplier engagement.
• Ability to travel across Scotland with full clean licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new client opportunities across the commercial sector.
• Achieve objectives and performance expectations aligned with KPIs.
• Manage and retain existing client relationships; primary contact for clients.
• Attend networking events and trade shows to represent the brand.
• Work with the wider commercial team to meet targets.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on progress and financials.

Skills

New business

Client management

Social housing

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel-friendly

Clean licence

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Sales Executive

Based Dunfermline, covering Scotland

CR Smith is a dynamic manufacturing and installation organisation of custom windows, doors, living space products and repair services. We provide state of the art, thermal efficient products which are in higher demand than ever before.

Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot with over 6000 reviews and voted the best company in the UK in our sector by consumer champion Which. Service, quality and the customer experience is at the heart of everything we do.

Due to significant business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join our highly successful commercial team based in Dunfermline. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role involves sourcing and developing relationships within local authorities, social housing associations and councils across Scotland. This is an opportunity for a commercially aware sales professional with excellent new business skills, in addition to strong client management experience to make a real difference with a leading Scottish brand.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new client opportunities across the commercial sector
• Achieve objectives and performance expectations aligned with business KPIs.
• Manage and retain existing client relationships - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication
• Attend networking events and trade shows to represent the brand in a positive manner
• Work closely with the wider commercial team to ensure all targets are met
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, financials, and any issues that arise.

Candidate requirements:

• Proven track record in new business and client management
• Knowledge of the social housing/local authority sector preferable
• Degree preferred but not essential
• Good database management and tracking skills
• Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone
• Relationship building & supplier engagement and management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure in an ever-changing environment
• Flexibility to travel across Scotland - full clean licence required

What we offer:

• £35,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance & fuel card or mileage
• Mobile phone allowance
• 31 days holiday
• Company pensionPrivate healthcare
• Extensive technical training
• Full use of company resources and internal support across the business to allow dedication to the role required
• Excellent career opportunities and mentoring schemes

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual to join one of Scotland's leading brands. Offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence, uncompromising quality and safety standards.

Please note, as part of the onboarding process the successful candidate must provide valid Right to Work documents, two positive references and complete a criminal background questionnaire