Sales Executive

Holt Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Sales Executive with proven sales experience and a technical background. The role involves generating new business, managing client relationships, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and be driven to succeed. This position offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus bonus, with working hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Sales is essential.
• Must be confident, and driven to succeed.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Cold call prospective clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Quote and follow up on email enquiries in a timely manner.
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently.
• Engage in outbound prospecting and lead qualification.
• Support customer service needs and manage client relationships.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Market research

Lead qualification

Job description

Sales Executive

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: up to £35,000 + bonus

Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Free onsite parking

We're seeking a Sales Executive with a technical background, ideally in manufacturing or industrial markets. You'll have proven sales experience, be naturally inquisitive, and skilled at turning complex technical details into clear commercial value while building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cold call prospective clients to generate new business opportunities
• Quote and follow up on email enquiries in a timely manner
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently
• Engage in outbound prospecting, lead qualification, customer presentations, closing deals, and ongoing client management
• Support customer service needs (both managed and unmanaged accounts)
• Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately
• Develop sales opportunities through direct marketing and sales techniques
• Gather information and qualify leads via outbound calls
• Perform detailed market research and competitor analysis to support sales activity
• Conduct sales presentations to prospective and existing clients
• Manage and track a sales pipeline using the CRM system
• Actively manage and grow existing client relationships
• Identify, target, qualify, and close opportunities in service provider accounts across industrial distribution and manufacturing

Requirements

• Previous experience in Sales
• Must be confident, and driven to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills