Software Sales Executive

Employal; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Leicester seeks a Software Sales Executive. This office-based role focuses on outbound sales, aiming to proactively identify new business. The ideal candidate has proven experience in sales, a resilient attitude, and enjoys making high volume calls. Competitive salary up to £30,000 with uncapped commission, OTE realistic at £45,000. Join a supportive team culture with opportunities for clear progression into senior roles.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Ongoing sales and product training

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in outbound sales, lead generation, or business development.
• A confident, persuasive communicator who builds rapport quickly.
• Experience using CRM systems in a sales-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business through outbound calls.
• Engage directly with decision makers and break through gatekeepers.
• Maintain accurate records of activity and progress using CRM systems.
• Consistently hit and exceed KPIs and targets.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Lead generation

Communication skills

Resilience

Motivated by targets

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Software Sales Executive

Leicester, Office Based • Full Time, Permanent • £27,000 - £30,000 Basic Uncapped Commission (OTE £45,000)

My client is a fast‑growing tech company that is now looking to recruit an ambitious sales professional for their thriving Leicester office.

This role is pure outbound, target‑driven, and performance rewarding – there are no account‑management duties.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business through high-volume outbound calls
• Engage directly with decision‑makers and break through gatekeepers
• Qualify prospects via strong questioning and consultative conversations
• Book high‑quality appointments and product demonstrations for the demonstration team
• Build, manage, and consistently develop a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Follow up on leads, re‑engage lapsed prospects, and nurture interest through to handover
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to refine messaging and improve conversion
• Maintain accurate records of activity and progress using CRM systems
• Consistently hit and exceed KPIs and targets

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in outbound sales, lead generation, or business development
• A confident, persuasive communicator who builds rapport quickly
• Comfortable making 80‑100 outbound calls per day
• Resilient, competitive, and motivated by targets and commission
• A true hunter mentality who enjoys prospecting, rejection does not faze you, and wins drive you
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and always looking to outperform expectations
• Experience using CRM systems in a sales‑driven environment
• Interest in technology or SaaS is an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £30,000
• Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £45,000
• Clear progression into senior sales or Account Executive roles
• Ongoing sales and product training
• Supportive, ambitious, high‑performance team culture
• Long‑term career growth in a fast‑moving tech business

If you are hungry to succeed and want a role where effort directly equals reward, this is the role for you.

Please click ‘Apply’ today.