Sales Executive

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

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is seeking a driven Sales Executive to win new business and promote our recruitment services to employers across the region. The role is hybrid in Leeds with a 9am–5:30pm schedule and a salary between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.

You’ll start conversations over the phone, identify decision-makers, and build a pipeline that turns prospects into long-lasting partnerships while working closely with the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound sales, telesales or business development.
• Must hold a valid driving licence to attend meetings.
• Recruitment industry experience is an advantage, but transferable sales skills are welcome.
• Confident communicator with phone-based sales ability.

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 into new business.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and maintain CRM records.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to meet client requirements.

Skills

Outbound sales

Telesales

Business development

Negotiation

CRM management

Driving licence

Tools

CRM systems

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.