Senior Sales Executive

Orona; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lift solutions provider is looking for a Senior Sales Executive to drive sales of lift and escalator solutions in the Southern region of the UK. This role involves managing complex sales cycles and building relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in technical sales and a strong record in winning high-value projects. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, and dedicated training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (rising to 30 days)

Pension with company contributions

Life Assurance

Medical Cash Back Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

24/7 GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Eyecare vouchers

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technical sales within construction or the lift industry.
• Strong record of winning complex, specification-led projects.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business growth through strategic prospecting and consultative selling.
• Managing the full sales lifecycle from enquiry to contract award.
• Leading proposals, tenders, and commercial negotiations.
• Building senior-level client relationships and developing key accounts.

Skills

Technical sales experience in construction or lift industry

Negotiation skills

Communication at senior stakeholder level

Organizational skills

Education

A-level or equivalent education

Technical or business degree

Job description

Job description

Are you an accomplished technical sales professional with a proven track record of winning high-value construction projects? Do you thrive on building influential relationships and driving growth in competitive markets?

We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive – New Lifts to lead the sale of lift and escalator solutions across the Southern region. This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute sales professional who excels in complex, consultative sales environments.

The Role

As a senior member of the regional sales team, you will take ownership of delivering new lift and escalator sales against ambitious annual targets. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities while strengthening long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the construction value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving new business growth through strategic prospecting and consultative selling
• Managing the full sales lifecycle from enquiry to contract award
• Leading proposals, tenders, and commercial negotiations
• Building senior-level client relationships and developing key accounts
• Maintaining accurate pipeline management, reporting, and forecasting
• Developing deep product, market, and competitor knowledge
• Providing market intelligence and feedback to support regional strategy

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior technical sales within construction or the lift industry
• Strong record of winning complex, specification-led projects
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Confident communicator at senior stakeholder level
• Highly organised and able to work autonomously
• A-level or equivalent education; technical or business degree advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) + 8 days Bank Hols
• Pension (Company contributions rising with service)
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• GP24 / 7
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eyecare vouchers
• Long Service AwardsRecruitment referral fee
• Training and Development opportunities