Sales Executive

TIME Appointments Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment firm is seeking an Area Sales Executive to cover sales of specialist equipment across the UK. The role involves market research, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. Suitable candidates will have experience in equipment sales or a strong desire to learn. This position offers structured training, career progression, and commission on sales, alongside a benefits package including a company car and holiday time.

Benefits

Commission on sales

Company car

25 days holiday

Mobile phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Motivated and hardworking individual with a strong desire to succeed in sales.
• Experience in selling equipment or capital machinery is preferred.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential customers.
• Telephone prospecting and initial customer contact.
• Attend customer visits and meetings.
• Achieve weekly customer visit targets.
• Manage installations and customer trials.

Skills

Experience in equipment sales

Strong communication skills

Market research abilities

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Reference V/13863

Time Appointments are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual, either with experience in equipment sales or a strong desire to move into this area to join a growing and dynamic sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference, develop their career and benefit from structured training, mentoring and long-term progression.

Role

As an Area Sales Executive, you will be responsible for sales coverage of a range of specialist equipment across the UK. You will become an integral part of the sales team and be involved in all aspects of the sales process, managing key accounts and driving sales growth.

You will report directly to the Sales Director and will initially be mentored by an experienced Sales Executive to develop a full understanding of the role, internal systems, and winning sales strategies. The role is suited to candidates with experience in selling equipment or capital machinery, ideally into processing or manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential customers
• Telephone prospecting and initial customer contact
• Attend customer visits and meetings
• Achieve weekly customer visit targets
• Manage time and resources to meet sales and profitability goals
• Set up and oversee customer trials, including delivery, installation, and training
• Prepare and send introduction letters, literature packs, and targeted mailshots
• Liaise with suppliers regarding specific projects
• Promote the full equipment range to customers and prospects
• Assist with installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting as required

Package

• Commission: % of sales, plus bonus for achieving targets
• Benefits: Mobile phone, laptop, company car during probation (with options to review) 25 days holiday including Christmas shutdown
• Career progression: Structured training, mentoring, and development for a long-term sales career