Senior Sales Executive

Rotherwood; Burnley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A sales and marketing firm in Burnley is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to develop customer relationships and drive business growth. This full-time role offers a basic salary of £28,262 plus uncapped commission potential. Ideal candidates will have strong B2B telesales experience and a good standard of education. The company promotes a vibrant workplace culture with various employee benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Commission plan with guaranteed earnings

Life assurance

Employee pension contribution

Access to Perkbox for discounts

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Proven experience in B2B telesales.
• Experience in fuel card sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Comply with DCC Code of Conduct.
• Build understanding of fuel cards and market.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Manage customer accounts for the first 6 months.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Sales Executive
Location: Burnley
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift: Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 5:15pm, Fri 8:45am - 2:45pm
Salary: £28,262 basic + uncapped commission

Responsibilities

• Comply with the DCC Code of Conduct and other Group policies
• Maintain professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, and health & safety
• Build a strong understanding of fuel cards and the market
• Plan and prioritise sales activities to achieve agreed targets, including high-volume outbound B2B cold calling
• Maintain and develop customer relationships through appropriate sales methods to drive business growth and customer satisfaction
• Respond to and follow up on sales enquiries promptly and professionally
• Keep customer records up to date in the CRM system
• Manage customer accounts that you secure for the first 6 months of their duration
• Answer and make calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Log detailed and accurate information on all calls and customer records
• Ensure all callbacks and courtesy calls are completed daily
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the business

Education & Experience

• Good standard of education, ideally with GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Proven experience working in an office environment (B2B telesales experience essential)
• Experience in the fuel card sector is advantageous but not essential
• Competent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Key Competencies

• Confident and professional telephone manners with strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
• Accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Resilient, reliable, and able to perform well under pressure
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Target conscious and results-driven
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• £28,262 basic salary + uncapped commission
• New Starter Commission Plan: Guaranteed £150 commission per month for the first 3 months. If your own customer sales generate more than £150, you will always receive the higher amount. The commission structure runs for 12 months, offering significant earning potential for those who perform.
• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• After 1 year: option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
• 4x salary life assurance
• 5% employee / 4% employer pension contribution
• Access to Perkbox - discounts, perks, and wellbeing benefits

Company Culture & Perks

• Weekly breakfast clubs and monthly sports days
• Modern office with a pool table and breakout spaces
• Regular sales competitions and team incentives
• Supportive, vibrant, and social workplace culture
• Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities

If you are an experienced sales professional with a strong track record and are looking for a long-term career opportunity with excellent earning potential, we’d love to hear from you - Apply today