Senior Sales Executive

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Rainham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Senior Sales Executive in Medway. The role focuses on developing new business, providing technical sales advice, and mentoring a junior colleague. A company car and bonus scheme are part of the package, with hybrid working after probation.

Candidates should have a track record in technical sales, a full UK driving licence, and strong negotiation skills to drive growth and keep clients satisfied.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within gases or related tech sectors.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business via visits, calls and networking.
• Visit customers 3 days per week to develop opportunities and relationships.
• Mentor a junior Sales Executive and share knowledge.

Skills

Technical sales

New business development

Mentoring

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Sales Executive

Location: Medway

Hours: Monday to Friday | Standard Hours

Compensation: £45,000-£60,000 (DOE) plus bonus scheme, company car and benefits.

Are you an experienced technical sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into senior management?

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and securing new business through customer visits, cold calling, and networking.
• Visiting prospective and existing customers approximately three days per week to develop opportunities and strengthen relationships.
• Mentoring and supporting a junior Sales Executive, sharing knowledge and encouraging development.
• Providing technical sales advice and solutions to customers, ensuring products meet their operational requirements.
• Preparing quotations, negotiating contracts and managing opportunities through to completion.
• Working closely with the wider business to ensure excellent customer service and project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate system records and sales activity reports.
• Supporting the continued growth of the business with an opportunity to progress into a General Manager role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a technical sales role in specialist gases or a closely related technical industry is essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience mentoring, supporting or managing colleagues would be advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to confidently discuss products and advise potential customers.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
• Comfortable with outbound business development and cold calling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, commercially aware and able to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Company car.
• Expenses.
• Regular salary reviews.
• Hybrid working available once established in the role.
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Genuine long‑term career progression into senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.