Sales Executive

Adecco; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Newbury is seeking a Sales Executive to handle customer communications and manage sales orders. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of sales experience and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to support a diverse recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience within a sales role is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn in order to develop and grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Process approved quotations into confirmed sales orders through CRM/ERP.
• Cold calling to develop new business and promote products.
• Coordinate with teams to confirm stock availability and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and issue professional quotations and proposals.
• Manage customer communications for order confirmations and updates.
• Handle multi-line and partial orders to completion.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer enquiries.
• Arrange pre-shipment activities like product configuration.
• Support external sales teams with research and customer follow-ups.
• Manage commercial documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain records for orders, pricing, customers, and products.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Confident problem solver

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Adecco is delighted to be recruiting for a Sales Executive for their client based in Newbury!

Core Responsibilities

• Process approved quotations into confirmed sales orders, ensuring accurate entry and communication through CRM/ERP systems.
• Cold calling to develop new business and promote products and services.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to confirm stock availability and meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepare and issue professional quotations, proposals, and tender submissions in line with customer specifications.
• Manage customer communications—providing order confirmations, status updates, and proactive notifications of any changes, such as backorders or returns.
• Handle multi‑line and partial orders, tracking outstanding items through to completion.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer enquiries received by phone, email, or website.
• Arrange pre‑shipment activities such as product configuration, pre‑testing, or value‑added services.
• Support external and field sales teams with research, customer follow‑ups, and quotation preparation.
• Manage all commercial documentation, including NDAs, contracts, quotations, and order records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain precise and up‑to‑date records for orders, pricing, customers, and products within ERP/CRM systems.

Experience required

• 2‑3 years' experience within a sales role is desirable but not essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident problem solver.
• Willingness to learn in order to develop and grow within the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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