Sales Executive

Interaction Recruitment; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in St Ives is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to join their team. The role involves managing customer records, handling sales orders, and supporting marketing tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, sales experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a salary of £30-35,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales or sales support role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer records and correspondence in the CRM system.
• Handle sales of selected third-party products.
• Manage bookings and scheduling for customer equipment.
• Communicate with customers regarding service requirements.
• Liaise with internal service & Quality Control teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CRM/database systems

Job description

Overview

My client based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a proactive and well organised Sales Executive to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Office based. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Own transport required. Salary - £30-35,000 + Bonus.

If you have experience in Technology, Pharmaceutical, Scientific, Engineering or electronics this would be desirable. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a varied administrative and sales environment and enjoys working across departments. You will play a key role in handling service and coordination, processing sales orders, a sales function selling third-party products, supporting the sales management team, and assisting with occasional marketing and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain customer records and correspondence in the CRM system
• Handle sales of selected third-party products, liaising with suppliers and customers as needed - creating quotations and handling the sales orders generated in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage bookings and scheduling for customer equipment
• Communicate with customers regarding service requirements, lead times, and returns
• Liaise with the internal service team to ensure timely turnaround and accurate reporting
• Liaise with Quality Control team to ensure that all proper documentation is maintained
• Maintain service records and generate service documentation
• Create accurate quotations of service and calibration work to the customer and handle and process the orders generated
• Assist the Group Sales and Marketing Manager with general team administration, lead follow-up, and reporting
• Coordinate internal sales meetings, documentation, and pipeline tracking
• Support with preparation for customer visits or trade events as needed
• Support existing Sales Administrator with duties such as team travel organisation and ongoing projects
• Assist with marketing tasks such as email campaigns, exhibition logistics, or website updates when required, working with the Marketing Manager
• Support basic operational tasks as required by the Operations Team

Essential

• Proven experience in a sales or sales support role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM/database systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team-oriented approach with a willingness to help across departments

Desirable

• Experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with order processing or stock management systems

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call (phone number removed).

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