Sales Executive

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a specialist in the construction and home improvements sector to find a full-time Sales Executive. The role involves managing the sales process from inquiry to sale, requiring initiative and excellent customer relationship skills. With a salary between £28,000 and £30,000, plus performance bonuses, this position offers a unique opportunity for growth in a friendly and ambitious company.

Qualifications

• Confident in managing customer relationships and inquiries.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good IT skills.
• Eager to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound customer inquiries into confirmed sales.
• Generate quotes, specifications, and invoices accurately.
• Liaise with manufacturers for details and lead times.

Skills

Ambition

IT Skills

Detail Oriented

Customer Relationship Management

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

We are very pleased to be partnered with our established, successful and specialist construction / home improvements client as they seek to recruit a full time Sales Executive to join their team at their offices based close to Burgess Hill, in a rural area. This role is an office based position and offers an excellent and unique opportunity to work in a specialist and interesting sector.

Sales Executive

Full time permanent role

Monday–Friday (Apply online only)

Role based closed to Burgess Hill, in a rural area with plenty of free parking for staff. Due to workplace location it is highly desirable to be a driver and have your own transport

Salary 28000– 30000 per year (uncapped performance related bonus / commission) – Very good all round company benefits.

My client is a small and ambitious business and is seeking someone who wants to grow with them. There are opportunities for career development and increased responsibility. They will discuss targets and rewards together with you, to ensure a mutually rewarding environment and role.

The Role – Sales Executive

As Sales Executive, you will manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order confirmation, supporting both inbound leads and self–generated opportunities. You'll act as the main point of contact for customers until the project is handed over to the Operations team for fulfilment.

Sales Executive – duties will include:

Manage and convert inbound customer enquiries into confirmed sales

Generate quotes, specifications, and invoices accurately and efficiently

Managing the sales journey from first enquiry to sale

Sufficient inbound leads will be given but initiative in generating your own leads will also be highly beneficial

Liaise with manufacturers to confirm details and lead times

Use the CRM to keep all customer and supplier communications up to date

Work closely with the Operations team to ensure a smooth handover post–sale

Maintain accurate and organised records using Excel and Xero

Sharing insights on customer needs, feedback, and competitor activity with the team

Experience, competencies and knowledge required

Ambitious and keen to prove yourself

Confident in speaking with customers and managing relationships

Organised and detail driven

Eager to learn and take on new challenges

Good IT skills

For more information regarding this new and exciting Sales Executive opportunity, please apply now! Short–listing will take place soon – don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job