Sales Support Executive

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

Job summary

A leading IT Service provider is seeking a Sales Support professional to join their Defence and Intelligence division. This role involves supporting a senior salesperson, managing sales documentation, and engaging with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, and have an interest in sales and technology, with a focus on the public sector.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and confident communication required.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with interest in sales and technology.
• Knowledge of or interest in defence/intelligence sector security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the Defence and Intelligence Sales Lead through the sales lifecycle.
• Coordinate sales administration, documentation, and customer handovers.
• Assist with lead generation and campaign planning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Attitude

Customer Service

Knowledge of Defence Sector

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Client:

Context Recruitment

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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)