Sales Executive

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking a Sales Executive in Shrewsbury. The role is permanent with a typical Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm schedule. You will drive orders and sales in a defined geographic area, supporting the growth and margin of the business.

The ideal candidate has proven telephone sales experience, a target-driven mindset, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools is essential, with a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy telephone sales role with a track record of hitting targets.
• Results-driven mindset with resilience and tenacity.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and comfortable with databases and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with initiative.
• GCSE Maths and English as minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with potential new customers and develop existing accounts to drive growth.
• Generate sales using existing data/leads and develop your own leads.
• Provide product guidance and explain benefits of solutions.
• Follow up quotations and key accounts to secure orders.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to build relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Liaise with suppliers to target and win new business opportunities.

Skills

Telephone sales experience

Targets

Communication skills

Numbers / analytical

MS Office / Excel

CRM systems

Self-motivated / independent work

GCSE Maths & English

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Sales Executive

Shrewsbury

Permanent

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

This is a really exciting opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join a growing company in Shropshire. You will be responsible for winning orders, meeting and exceeding sales team targets to maximise sales and margin within a geographic area.

Responsibilities will include:

• Proactively engage with potential new customers and develop existing accounts to drive growth.


• Use existing data and leads to generate sales, while also sourcing and developing your own leads.


• Provide product guidance and advice, ensuring customers understand the benefits of the solutions offered.


• Follow up on quotations and key accounts to secure orders.


• Maintain regular contact with customers to build strong relationships and deliver excellent service.


• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless customer experience.


• Liaise with suppliers to target and win new business opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a busy telephone sales role with a proven track record of achieving targets.


• A results-driven mindset with resilience and tenacity in approach.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport quickly.


• Confident with numbers and analytical in approach, with attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and comfortable working with databases and CRM systems.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently, using initiative without close supervision.


• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Desirable:

• Experience managing key accounts.


• Familiarity with CRM and order processing software.


• A technical background or knowledge of product-based sales.

Application Process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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