Sales Executive

365 People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization based in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Sales Executive. You will develop new opportunities and drive company growth through proactive outbound activity. This role offers a basic salary of £30,000 plus bonus, with ongoing training and a supportive culture. Applicants should have sales experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive office culture

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development roles is essential.
• Must have a persuasive and professional telephone manner.
• High outbound activity and managing workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make proactive outbound calls to potential customers.
• Identify and qualify leads understanding client needs.
• Convert leads into booked meetings or call-backs.
• Manage personal sales pipeline in the CRM.

Skills

Confident communication

Proactive and resilient

Strong organizational skills

Sales experience (B2B or B2C)

Tools

CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho)

Job description

Sales Executive

Location: Peterborough (Office-based)
Salary: £30,000 basic + bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (around 9am-5pm)

Overview

We're currently seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Executive to join a growing organisation based in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Executive who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and being part of a fast‑paced, rewarding environment.

As a Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for developing new opportunities, engaging decision‑makers, and helping drive company growth through proactive outbound activity. You'll work closely with a supportive management team who value initiative, collaboration, and results.

The Role

• Make proactive outbound calls to potential customers across a variety of industries.
• Identify and qualify leads, understanding client needs and challenges.
• Present products and services clearly and confidently to secure interest and appointments.
• Convert both warm and cold leads into booked meetings, demonstrations, or call‑backs.
• Follow up on marketing campaigns, inbound enquiries and database leads.
• Manage your personal sales pipeline, ensuring all notes and next steps are logged accurately in the CRM.
• Work to structured activity and conversion targets as part of a supportive team.
• Share feedback and ideas to help improve sales processes and outreach strategies.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a Sales Executive, telesales, or business development role (B2B or B2C).
• Confident communicator with a persuasive, professional telephone manner.
• Target‑driven, proactive, and resilient in managing a busy workload.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and CRM accuracy.
• Comfortable with high outbound activity and working toward daily/weekly goals.

Desirable

• Experience in solution‑based sales or within industries such as construction, manufacturing, or trade supply.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zoho).
• Ability to adapt sales conversations to different customer types and markets.

Personal Qualities

• Self‑motivated, confident, and results‑focused Sales Executive.
• Professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about sales success.
• Tenacious and persistent – comfortable handling objections and challenges.
• Team player who thrives in a positive, goal‑oriented environment.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 basic salary plus bonus based on performance.
• Full‑time, permanent position (Monday‑Friday, 9‑5).
• Office‑based in Peterborough with a welcoming and supportive culture.
• Ongoing training and development for ambitious Sales Executives looking to progress.
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact and be recognised for your achievements.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please Apply Now.