Sales Executive

Freight Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Executive for the Northampton region. The role is centered around building your own pipeline and generating leads independently. Applicants should have proven B2B sales experience and possess a full UK driving license. The position offers a base salary ranging from £32,000 to £35,000 and features an uncapped commission structure, car allowance, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in field or telesales.
• Relentless drive to exceed sales targets.
• Confidence and resilience in negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert your own leads.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline.
• Onboard new clients quickly.
• Collaborate with internal teams for customer experience.
• Track performance through CRM.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong negotiation skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Job description

The Vacancy - Area Sales Executive based in the Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough and M1 Corridor region

Our client are building a team of high-performing, ambitious sales professionals who want more than just a job. They are the UK's largest parcel delivery company, and growing fast. With a booming international arm and exciting acquisitions under their belt, they're creating real opportunities for people who are ready to own their success.

If you're hungry to win, thrive on building your own pipeline, and want to be rewarded for every deal you close, this is your moment.

We're not looking for order-takers. We're looking for hunters - people who thrive on winning new business, building relationships, and smashing targets.

Internal Sales Executives or Telesales Executives or Sales Executives from the parcels, pallets, freight or logistics industry are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert your own leads - no limits, no hand-holding
• Build and manage a pipeline that delivers consistent results
• Onboard new clients and get them trading fast
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Track your performance through our CRM and own your numbers
• Solve problems, close deals, and grow your territory

Requirements

• Proven B2B sales experience (field or telesales)
• Relentless drive to exceed targets
• Confidence, resilience, and strong negotiation skills
• Competitive, motivated by results and the rewards that come with success
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• A proactive, organized approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience in e-commerce or logistics is a bonus, but not essential
• Note: You'll need your own vehicle for the first 3 months. A car allowance is included from day one.

Benefits

• From £32,000 to £35,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission - earn big when you deliver
• Car allowance
• Autonomy and ownership of your territory
• Career progression in a fast-growing, future-focused business
• A supportive, high-performance culture where your results speak for themselves