Sales Support Executive

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is seeking a Sales Support professional for their Defence and Intelligence division. This role involves supporting a senior salesperson with vital public sector clients, engaging in the sales lifecycle, and assisting with lead generation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, and an interest in sales and technology. Occasional travel across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with an interest in sales and technology.
• Strong admin and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the sales lead throughout the sales lifecycle.
• Coordinating sales administration and documentation.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across defence and public sectors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Knowledge in defence/security

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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We’re working with a specialist IT Service provider supporting mission-critical government operations across the UK.

They’re looking for a driven, confident and organised Sales Support professional to join their Defence and Intelligence division.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly alongside a senior salesperson in a high-impact environment, supporting vital public sector clients and helping deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Defence and Intelligence Sales Lead throughout the full sales lifecycle - from initial engagement to deal closure
• Coordinating sales administration, documentation (NDAs, agreements), and customer handovers
• Assisting with lead generation, campaign planning and marketing initiatives
• Building trusted relationships with key stakeholders across defence, intelligence and public sector communities
• Maintaining accurate records in CRM tools and collaborating with internal delivery teams
• Representing the company at customer meetings, conferences and events

Role Requirements:

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and numerical ability
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with an interest in sales and technology
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders in highly secure environments
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ideally some familiarity with secure infrastructure / datacenter services or public sector IT
• Strong admin and customer service skills
• Knowledge of or interest in defence / intelligence sector security protocols

Paying up to £35k. Based in Corsham, South West (with occasional UK-wide travel)