Sales Executive

Aqumen Business Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment in Leeds is seeking a driven Sales Executive to win new business and showcase recruitment services to employers. The role involves making outbound calls, identifying decision-makers, and presenting tailored solutions to booked meetings.

You will build a robust sales pipeline, track activities in CRM, and collaborate with the recruitment team to convert conversations into lasting partnerships. Hybrid working with 9am–5:30pm hours supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound sales or telesales is essential.
• Strong phone communication and listening skills.
• Ability to identify decision-makers and build rapport remotely.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound cold calls to introduce Aqumen's recruitment services.
• Identify prospective clients and reach key decision-makers.
• Understand hiring needs and present recruitment solutions.
• Book meetings, follow up leads and convert opportunities.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and maintain CRM records.
• Collaborate with recruitment team to turn client requirements into partnerships.

Skills

Outbound sales

Telesales

Business development

Driving licence

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SALES EXECUTIVE
Salary: £25,000-£35,000 per year

Hybrid working

Working hours 9am - 5:30pm

Great on the phone? Know how to turn a cold call into a real opportunity? We want to hear from you.

Aqumen Recruitment is looking for a driven Sales Executive to win new business and introduce our temporary and permanent recruitment services to employers.

We build lasting partnerships with clients, helping them find quality people and keeping their businesses moving. Your job? Start those conversations and show prospective clients what Aqumen can deliver.

What you'll be doing

• Making outbound cold calls to introduce Aqumen's recruitment services.
• Identifying prospective clients and reaching key decision-makers.
• Understanding hiring needs and presenting relevant recruitment solutions.
• Booking meetings, following up leads and converting opportunities into new business.
• Building a strong sales pipeline and maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Working with our recruitment team to turn client requirements into successful partnerships.

What we're looking for

• A confident communicator who enjoys picking up the phone.
• Experience in outbound sales, telesales or business development.
• The resilience to handle objections and keep conversations moving.
• A motivated, organised approach to targets and follow-ups.
• Someone who listens, asks good questions and builds trust.
• You MUST hold a valid driving licence as you will be expected to attend meetings

Recruitment industry experience would be an advantage, but we're also keen to hear from strong salespeople with transferable skills.

Ready to make your next move?