Sales Executive

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive based in Newbury. The role involves processing sales orders, cold calling for new business, and managing customer communications. Ideal candidates should have sales experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position promotes an inclusive recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience within a sales role is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn in order to develop and grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Process approved quotations into confirmed sales orders.
• Cold calling to develop new business and promote products.
• Coordinate with teams to confirm stock availability.
• Manage customer communications and inquiries.
• Maintain precise records within ERP/CRM systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Accuracy and attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Adecco are delighted to be recruiting for a Sales Executive for their client based in Newbury!

Core Responsibilities

• Process approved quotations into confirmed sales orders, ensuring accurate entry and communication through CRM/ERP systems.
• Cold calling to develop new business and to promote products and services.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to confirm stock availability and meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepare and issue professional quotations, proposals, and tender submissions in line with customer specifications.
• Manage customer communications - providing order confirmations, status updates, and proactive notifications of any changes, such as backorders or returns.
• Handle multi-line and partial orders, tracking outstanding items through to completion.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer enquiries received by phone, email, or website.
• Arrange pre-shipment activities such as product configuration, pre-testing, or value-added services.
• Support external and field sales teams with research, customer follow-ups, and quotation preparation.
• Manage all commercial documentation, including NDAs, contracts, quotations, and order records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date records for orders, pricing, customers, and products within ERP/CRM systems.

Experience required

• 2-3 years' experience within a sales role is desirable but not essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident problem solver.
• Willingness to learn in order to develop and grow within the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Apply now!

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