Sales Executive

Confidential; Halifax; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Halifax, is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business in the UK plastics market and nurture existing customer relationships. The role requires travel and a proactive, communicative approach to closing sales and expanding the customer base.

You will prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and work with production, technical and customer-service teams to meet customer needs while maintaining CRM records and forecasting sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous B2B sales experience (plastics industry experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Confident managing multiple customer accounts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the UK plastics market.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales.
• Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable plastic products and solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent service.
• Work closely with production, technical and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

Job description

Job Specification Sales Executive (Plastics)

Location: Halifax

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Car/Bonus (Negotiable depending on experience)

Sector: Plastics Manufacturing / Distribution

Overview

A well-established plastics manufacturer and supplier in Halifax is looking to recruit a driven Sales Executive to develop new business while maintaining and growing existing customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to build a long-term career within a successful and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the UK plastics market.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales.
• Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable plastic products and solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent service.
• Work closely with production, technical and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous B2 B sales experience (plastics industry experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Confident managing multiple customer accounts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Candidates must be prepared to travel as this is essential for the role