Sales Executive

Cantello Tayler Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Sales Executive to drive profitable revenue by managing client interactions from concept to contract. Responsibilities include responding to enquiries, advising on architectural details, and producing quotations. Candidates should have experience in the construction industry, excellent presentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office and cloud CRM.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, interiors, or technical building products desirable.
• Ability to read & interpret architectural drawings (PDF/DWG).
• Proficient in MS Office & cloud CRM.

Responsibilities

• Respond to phone, email and web-generated enquiries.
• Advise architects on fabric types and lighting integration.
• Produce itemised quotations using company pricing templates.

Skills

Experience in construction or interiors

Ability to read architectural drawings

Strong commercial numeracy

Confident presenter

Proficient in MS Office & cloud CRM

Tools

CAD-viewer or AutoCAD

Job description

Sales Executive

Cantello Tayler Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our client based in Camberley.

Drive profitable revenue by converting inbound and self-generated enquiries into confirmed orders. The Sales Executive owns the client journey from initial concept discussion to contract signature, ensuring every proposal meets technical, aesthetic and budget requirements while upholding company reputation for service and quality.

The successful Sales Executive will be responsible for:

• Respond to phone, email and web-generated enquiries
• Qualify project scope, budget, timeline and decision-makers
• Maintain accurate opportunity data in CRM
• Receive Architect, Designer or Client Briefs / Design Intents
• Run Zoom/Teams presentations and in-person meetings as required
• Advise architects, designers and contractors on fabric types, acoustic performance, lighting integration, fixings and detailing
• Develop Design, Fabrication and Installation Proposals.
• Provide Design and Specification Advice
• Liaise with internal design team to develop layouts, construction methods and fabric patterns
• Conduct take-offs from drawings; calculate quantities, perimeter track, fittings and labour, along with all other associated projects costs
• Produce itemised quotations using company pricing templates
• Present proposals, negotiate pricing and T&Cs within margin guidance
• Obtain written purchase orders or contracts; hand over to project delivery
• Forecast monthly revenue; flag risks/opportunities to management
• Coordinate with Project Managers to schedule surveys, production and install dates
• Attend trade shows, CPD events and networking functions to nurture new specifier relationships
• Attend Projects to complete, Sales Visits, Site Inspections, Surveys and Construction Advice.

The Sales Executive will have:

• Experience in construction, interiors or technical building products desirable
• Ability to read & interpret architectural drawings (PDF/DWG)
• Working knowledge of CAD-viewer or basic AutoCAD
• Strong commercial numeracy
• Confident presenter (in-person & virtual) with persuasive written skills
• Proficient in MS Office & cloud CRM

If this Sales Executive role is of interest to you, please click apply or contact Charlotte Harding in our Egham office.