Sales Executive

Grundon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a proactive Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management solutions. The role involves generating leads, managing accounts, and ensuring top-tier customer service. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in sales, with strong communication skills and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Discretionary company bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance cover

30 days' annual leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working within a sales environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling.
• A confident, persuasive personality with a passion for sales.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits.
• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts with customised solutions.
• Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Cold-calling

Excellent communication skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Salary : Competitive + uncapped commission

Contract : Full-time, permanent

Working hours : 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week

Are you a proactive, results-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful difference?

At Grundon, our Sales team based near Gatwick goes beyond traditional selling, we are problem-solvers, advocates for sustainability, and trusted advisors to our clients.

We're currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management and sustainability solutions to a wide range of businesses. In this client-facing role, you'll be responsible for generating your own leads, cold-calling potential customers, securing appointments, and building lasting relationships that drive mutual success.

What You'll Be Doing As A Sales Executive :

• Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory
• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customised solutions and upselling where appropriate
• Handle sales inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service
• 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

What You'll Need :

• 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

• Competitive salary
• 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' holiday.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.