Sales Executive

Platinum Resourcing; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Platinum Resourcing in Maidenhead is hiring a Sales Executive to help develop new commercial opportunities and build strong customer relationships. You will handle inquiries, follow up contacts and contribute to a proactive sales process.

This full-time, office-based role includes training on products and processes, with commission on sales and a supportive team environment. The position offers a clear career path in an international business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, customer service or business development.
• Confident and professional using telephone and email.
• Able to follow up opportunities and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and identify decision-makers.
• Make initial contact by telephone, email and LinkedIn.
• Follow up enquiries and sales opportunities.
• Develop relationships with customers and understand requirements.
• Prepare quotations, presentations and supporting materials.
• Coordinate product information and documentation.
• Maintain regular contact throughout the sales process.
• Work with internal teams on pricing and availability.
• Update customer details and pipeline reports.
• Support meetings and events when required.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

LinkedIn

CRM systems

English proficiency

Education

Business or Marketing qualification

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing international business in Maidenhead as a Sales Executive. Working within a small and supportive team, you will help develop new commercial opportunities while building strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. The position combines proactive business development with responding to enquiries and following up contacts generated through wider sales and marketing activity. You will receive training on the company’s products and internal processes, but should already be confident communicating with customers and maintaining regular contact as opportunities develop.

Salary £25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus commission.

This is a full-time, fully office-based position in Maidenhead. Free parking is available.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and identify relevant decision-makers
• Make initial contact with potential customers by telephone, email and LinkedIn
• Follow up new enquiries and existing sales opportunities
• Develop positive relationships with prospective and established customers
• Understand individual customer requirements and provide appropriate information
• Prepare quotations, presentations and supporting sales materials
• Coordinate product information, samples and relevant documentation
• Maintain regular contact with customers throughout the sales process
• Work closely with internal colleagues regarding pricing, availability and customer requirements
• Keep customer details and sales opportunities accurately updated
• Monitor activity and prepare straightforward pipeline reports
• Assist with order follow-up and internal coordination
• Support customer meetings and business events when required
• Develop a detailed understanding of the company’s products and target markets
• Provide wider sales and administrative support to the team

Experience required

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, business development or another customer-focused position
• Confident and professional when communicating by telephone and email
• Comfortable approaching new customers and following up opportunities
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Positive, persistent and motivated to develop a career in sales
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage several priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems or lead-generation tools would be helpful
• A relevant business or marketing qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
• Additional language skills would be beneficial
• An interest in working within an international, product-led business would be an advantage