Sales Executive

LITT Recruitment Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitively structured commission

Outstanding progression opportunities

Hands-on training and mentorship

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive to join a growing company in the energy industry. This role offers competitive salary between £28,000 - £40,000 plus commission, in a collaborative environment focused on professional development. You will identify potential clients and create sales opportunities through proactive outreach. Ideal for candidates with sales experience and strong communication skills, this position promises significant career growth in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, telesales, or lead generation role.
• Confident and engaging communication style.
• Ambitious and eager to develop within a growing business.
• Resilient mindset in a target-driven environment.
• Interest in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential commercial clients.
• Create high-quality sales opportunities for the team.
• Initiate conversations through calls, emails, and digital outreach.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and qualified leads.
• Work towards performance targets for ongoing success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Proactive sales engagement

CRM systems proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Litt Recruitment is delighted to represent our client in offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Sales Executivewithin the energy industry. This role is with a small but rapidly growing business that enjoyed an exceptionally successful 2025 and is now building on that momentum with ambitious growth plans.

Joining at this stage offers a genuine chance to become part of a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment where individual contribution is visible and valued. The position plays a crucial role in driving new business activity, supporting continued expansion, and helping shape the future of the commercial function. It is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking long-term development within a business that invests heavily in its people and rewards commitment and performance.

What you'll get

Salary & Commission:£28,000 - £40,000. A competitive basic salary with an achievable and rewarding commission structure, reflecting the company's strong growth and performance.

Career Growth: Outstanding progression opportunities within a growing organisation, with the chance to move into senior sales or business development roles as the company expands.

1:1 Training & Mentorship: Direct, hands-on training and ongoing support from highly successful and experienced energy industry professionals, accelerating your development and confidence.

Personal Development: Exposure to all areas of the sales process within a small company environment, allowing you to broaden your skill set quickly.

Supportive Team Culture: Be part of an ambitious, collaborative team where success is shared, ideas are welcomed, and effort is recognised.

Your Mission

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential commercial clients, creating high-quality sales opportunities for the wider team. Through proactive outbound activity, including calls, emails, and digital outreach, you will initiate conversations, understand client needs, and position the company's energy solutions effectively.

Working closely with senior sales professionals, you will benefit from daily exposure to experienced industry experts, learning best-practice techniques and gaining valuable insight into the energy market. You will manage and maintain accurate CRM records, ensure effective handovers of qualified leads, and consistently work towards performance targets that directly contribute to the companys ongoing success and expansion.

Previous experience in a sales, telesales, or lead generation role.

Confident and engaging communication style with strong relationship-building skills.

Ambitious, self-motivated, and eager to develop within a growing business.

Resilient mindset with the drive to succeed in a target-driven environment.

Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.

An interest in the energy sector and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

Salary: Competitive basic salary ranging between £28,000 - £40,000 (doe)+ commission and company benefits.
Location: Gateshead
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday-Friday (3pm finish on fridays)