Sales Executive (943/LS)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to support mobile racking projects. The role involves managing the sales cycle, engaging prospects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree, sales experience, and excellent communication skills. The position is home-based with required UK travel.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or commercial roles, ideally in warehouse equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret customer data.
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel and a full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the sales cycle for mobile racking projects.
• Identify and engage with new prospects in your region.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree-level education (2:1 or above preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Home-Based with Travel | Regular visits to Northamptonshire Office
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Field-Based with Hybrid Support
Salary: Basic Salary Dependant on Experience + Discretionary Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a globally respected leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics, for a Sales Executive to join their growing UK Projects & Equipment (P&E) team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware sales professional to contribute to the delivery of mobile racking projects for high-profile clients across sectors such as Online Retail, Food, and Manufacturing. You will work closely with internal experts and senior sales leaders to help drive revenue and build long-lasting customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and support the sales cycle for mobile racking projects from lead qualification to final proposal.
• Proactively identify and engage with new prospects within your designated region.
• Build strong relationships with customers through regular communication and visits.
• Deliver tailored presentations and proposals to clients, supporting business development goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Applications, IT, Project Management) to ensure strong, customer-focused solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and client workshops.

Key Requirements:
• Degree-level education (2:1 or above preferred); business or logistics background advantageous.
• Previous experience in sales or commercial roles, ideally within warehouse equipment, racking, or automation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret customer data to inform sales solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative working style.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel and a full, clean driving licence.

About Us:
Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.