Sales Executive

Grundon Waste Management; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Fernhill is seeking a Sales Executive to enhance client relationships and drive sales growth. This full-time, permanent role requires at least 2 years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. The company offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, a pension scheme, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary + uncapped commission

Company car

Life insurance cover

30 days' annual leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a sales environment.
• Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles preferred.
• A confident personality with a passion for sales.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and site risk observations.
• Log interactions via CRM systems.
• Prepare monthly sales reports for management.

Skills

Sales experience

B2B sales

Communication skills

Time management

Networking ability

General IT competency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings, site risk observations, and relationship nurturing
• Collaborate closely with our Transport and Account teams to swiftly resolve any account-related issues
• Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepare and present monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager
• Ensure compliance with company policies, especially around health, safety, and employment regulations
• Tackle other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working within a sales environment
• Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling and client visits
• A confident, persuasive personality with a genuine passion for sales and customer care
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great time-management, organisational ability, and attention to detail
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general IT competency
• A strong desire to learn and continuously improve
• Waste management industry experience is a plus - but not essential
• A full current UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week
• Proactive, results-driven sales role with opportunities to generate leads, cold-call potential customers, secure appointments, and build lasting relationships
• Company car, discretionary company bonus
• Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon
• Life insurance cover
• 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment