Sales Executive

Latest Sales Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sales recruitment agency is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive based in Guildford, United Kingdom. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in expanding the client’s portfolio through B2B sales and managing client relationships. Responsibilities include handling international leads, driving sales campaigns, and managing the CRM system. Candidates should possess B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and strong MS Office proficiency. This role also offers significant employee benefits, including annual leave and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday plus extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year

Opportunity for international travel

Casual attire

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a telephone-based or face-to-face commercial sales role.
• Comfortable talking with senior decision-makers.
• Strong MS-based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work on international B2B leads.
• Manage a list of leads to increase revenue.
• Drive a weekly sales campaign toward annual sales targets.
• Manage and update the company CRM system.
• Pitch to senior decision-makers through various sales approaches.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a creative, passionate, and driven Sales Executive to join their sales team and help expand a growing portfolio. The ideal Sales Executive is someone who thrives on developing new business opportunities across multiple different sectors and is comfortable speaking with senior decision‑makers.

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday plus an extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity for international travel
• Casual attire
• Company events

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a number of international B2B leads
• Building and managing a constantly developing list of relevant leads of potential companies increasing revenue
• Driving a consistent weekly sales campaign, working toward the annual event sales target
• Managing and updating company CRM system
• Introducing and pitching to senior decision‑makers from SMEs to global corporations through cold calling, as well as to warm existing clients
• Managing new and existing clients to help them achieve maximum ROI
• Working with internal teams including marketing and operations

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Experience in a telephone‑based or face‑to‑face commercial sales role, along with an excellent telephone manner
• Candidate should have B2B sales experience
• Motivated and driven candidates from a telemarketing background will be considered
• Entrepreneurial, extremely persuasive, and a people person who is sensitive to cultural differences, having strong communication (written, verbal, email) and team‑working skills
• Self‑motivated and incredibly well organised, having both the initiative and the ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• Resilient and comfortable talking with senior decision‑makers, company CEOs and Presidents, being adaptable and flexible enough to utilise multiple sales approaches to close business
• Strong MS‑based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, and adept in using social media (such as LinkedIn and Xing) to connect with relevant prospects

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.