Sales Executive

Parallel Print; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Print in Lincoln is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to identify and win new B2B business, nurture key accounts, and promote premium, sustainable print and packaging solutions. You will manage a sales pipeline, prepare quotations, deliver product presentations, and coordinate with internal creative and production teams to meet client needs.

This full-time, off-site role requires strong negotiation, communication, and CRM skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and hit

Qualifications

• We require strong sales and account management skills with a track record of meeting targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities to present solutions clearly.
• Customer service mindset with ability to understand client needs and tailor proposals.
• Basic commercial and analytical skills including quoting and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with UK clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and product presentations for leads.
• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to translate client requirements into deliverables.

Skills

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM tools

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Business education

Sales training

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description Parallel Print creates premium printed merchandise, packaging, and consumables for brands that prioritize quality and responsibility. As an FSC® accredited organization recognized by the Good Business Charter, with B Corp certification pending, the company focuses on sustainable, ethically sourced materials and exceptional print standards. Parallel Print offers free in-house creative services to support clients from concept through completion, ensuring projects are delivered with confidence, quality, and care. With flexible credit accounts (subject to status), the company enables risk-free trading and long-term partnerships with clients across various sectors.

Role Description This is a full-time, off-site Sales Executive role based in the UK. The Sales Executive will identify and develop new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, and promote Parallel Print’s premium, sustainable print and packaging solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a sales pipeline, preparing quotations and proposals, conducting product presentations, and following up on leads received via email and other channels. The role also involves collaborating with internal creative and production teams to ensure client requirements are clearly communicated and delivered, maintaining accurate sales records, and meeting or exceeding agreed sales targets.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and account management skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and relationship building.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Customer service and client support skills, with a focus on understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Basic commercial and analytical skills, including quoting, pricing, and interpreting sales performance data.
• Familiarity with CRM or sales management tools, and confidence using standard office software.
• Interest in or experience with print, packaging, or related creative industries; knowledge of sustainable and ethical production is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Lincoln, manage time effectively, and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Relevant experience in B2B sales; a background in merchandising, print, or packaging is beneficial.
• Preferred: vocational training or formal education in business, sales, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.