Sales Executive

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Laptop and mobile phone

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Team events

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd. is partnering with an established facilities management services provider to recruit a Sales Executive in Manchester. The role focuses on qualifying inbound enquiries and converting opportunities, with opportunities developed through referrals and tenders.

The successful candidate will sell B2B services to commercial offices, manufacturing, education, logistics, warehousing and retail, while collaborating with Operations and Finance to price and hand over contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, New Business Manager, Business Development Executive or in a comparable B2B sales position.
• Track record of converting qualified opportunities into profitable contracts.
• Experience managing the full sales process from discovery to closing.
• Strong commercial awareness with costs, margins and contract values.

Responsibilities

• Qualify inbound enquiries and marketing-generated leads, identifying opportunities that match services and objectives.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and guide them through the sales process.
• Conduct customer meetings and site surveys to assess service requirements and delivery.
• Prepare tailored quotations, pricing models, proposals and tender responses.
• Present solutions, handle objections and negotiate terms within authority.
• Convert opportunities into profitable recurring contracts and one-off projects.
• Generate opportunities through networking, referrals and targeted account development.
• Maintain CRM records, next actions and realistic sales forecasts.
• Validate costs with internal teams to protect margins and ensure delivery.
• Complete structured handovers covering scope, expectations, pricing and mobilisation.

Skills

Business development

Sales management

B2B sales

Customer meetings

CRM discipline

Pipeline management

Job description

SALES EXECUTIVE

MANCHESTER

£30,000 - £35,000 + £80,000 OTE

Are you a Business Development Manager or Sales Executive who enjoys meeting clients, developing tailored proposals and turning warm opportunities into long-term contracts?

Get Recruited is partnering with an established, growing provider of contract facilities management services to recruit a Business Development Manager.

With investment in digital marketing, lead generation and modern sales systems, this Sales Executive opportunity offers a strong platform to build your pipeline and win profitable business.

This position would suit a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, New Business Manager or Business Development Executive with experience selling B2B services and managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to signed agreement.

The Opportunity

As the Sales Executive, you'll focus primarily on qualifying and converting inbound and marketing-generated enquiries. You'll also develop opportunities through referrals, networking and selected tenders.

Working with customers across commercial offices, manufacturing, education, logistics, warehousing and retail, you'll understand their requirements and develop service proposals that deliver value for the customer and the business.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with Operations and Finance to ensure contracts are accurately priced, profitable and ready for a smooth operational handover.

The Sales Executive Position

• Qualify inbound enquiries and marketing-generated leads, identifying opportunities that match the company's services and commercial objectives.
• Build relationships with decision-makers, understand their priorities and guide them through the sales process.
• Conduct customer meetings and site surveys to assess service requirements, staffing, equipment and delivery considerations.
• Prepare tailored quotations, pricing models, proposals and tender responses.
• Present solutions, handle objections and negotiate commercial terms within agreed authority.
• Convert opportunities into profitable recurring contracts and approved one-off projects.
• Generate additional opportunities through networking, referrals and targeted account development.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, clear next actions and realistic sales forecasts.
• Work with internal teams to validate costs, protect margins and ensure proposed services can be delivered effectively.
• Complete structured handovers covering the agreed scope, customer expectations, pricing and mobilisation requirements.
• Achieve agreed revenue, gross profit and conversion targets.

The Person

• Experience as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, New Business Manager, Business Development Executive or in a comparable B2B sales position.
• A proven track record of converting qualified opportunities into profitable contracts.
• Experience managing the full sales process, including discovery, proposals, pricing, negotiation and closing.
• Strong commercial awareness, with confidence working with costs, margins and contract values.
• Confident leading customer meetings, delivering presentations and building relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Organised and proactive, with strong follow-up, pipeline management and CRM discipline.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and recognising when an opportunity is unsuitable.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Experience in contract cleaning, facilities management, outsourced services or recurring service contracts would be advantageous.

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission, with indicative OTE of £80,000+ depending on performance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Free parking
• Company pension scheme
• Team events and socials
• Direct exposure to senior leadership teams + training / progression
• Warm enquiries supported by ongoing marketing investment.
• Modern CRM, reporting and proposal tools.
• A supportive team and direct access to commercial leadership.
• An opportunity for a Business Development Manager to sell services supported by technology, robotics and automation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services