Sales Executive (Manufacturing)

RETAIND Ltd; Bedford; In loco; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

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RETAIND Ltd in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive B2B sales within the manufacturing sector. The role focuses on growing existing accounts and winning new business through proactive outbound activity, client visits, and strategic opportunity identification.

You will manage key accounts, chase profit targets, handle enquiries, and stay knowledgeable about products and competitors.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of B2B sales in manufacturing/engineering.
• Ability to learn technical product details quickly.
• Proven track record in key account management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Driving licence preferable.

Mansioni

• Proactively participate in outbound sales activities including cold calls and visits.
• Identify opportunities to generate new business and implement strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts with regular contact.
• Meet set gross profit targets for managed accounts and new business.
• Handle inbound enquiries and third-party stock sourcing where necessary.
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market trends.
• Office-based but may visit customers or prospects as required.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of product range and competition.
• Develop understanding of customer requirements on business and technical levels.

Conoscenze

B2B sales

Account management

Communication

Strategic thinking

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Sales Executive (Manufacturing)

Bedfordshire

£40,000 per annum + (Depending on industry exp.) + Bonus

Permanent position

Are you an experienced and motivated B2B Sales Executive, looking for a new role challenge in the manufacturing sector? If so, we currently have a permanent position available for a well-respected and successful company in Bedford.

This role involves growing existing accounts and developing new business, with an emphasis on proactively identifying sales opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who has experience of business to business (B2B) sales in a manufacturing environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers.

Responsibilities required include:

• Proactively participate in outbound sales activity, including targeted cold calls and customer visits
• Identify opportunities to generate new business and put strategies in place to achieve success
• Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and regular contact
• Achieve set gross profit targets for managed accounts, new business and other business
• Deal with incoming enquiries and third-party stock sourcing where necessary
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market/customer trends
• Working mainly office-based but sometimes visiting key customers or important prospects, when required
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of our entire product range and competition
• Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level

Experience required for the Sales Executive include:

• A minimum of 3 years previous experience of B2B sales within the manufacturing and / or engineering sector/s
• Ability to learn technical product details quickly and effectively
• Demonstrate evidence of previous key account management
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to think strategically and proactively identify new opportunitiesA proven record of success in developing new business
• Clear alignment with our company values of responsiveness, reliability and respect
• Driving licence is preferable