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UK Field Sales Executive

Hereford
1 week ago
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UK Field Sales Executive

Our growing Hereford based client is seeking an experienced Field Sales Executive on a fulltime, permanent basis to join their growing team. We are looking for someone ambitious and tenacious with a passion for service and growth. You must have exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills to make a real impact. Join a team of driven professionals, responsible for building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth.

What you can expect:

  • Starting salary: £50’000k with uncapped commission structure, plus car allowance, experienced sales professionals are encouraged to apply

  • UK based travel: Exciting travel opportunities meeting and forging relationships across the region, spending 1-2 days a week in the Hereford office

  • Working hours: 8am - 5pm - Monday - Friday

  • Ongoing opportunities for growth

    What you'll be doing:

  • Account Management and Business Development, building strong client relationships, meeting clients face-to-face across the UK

  • Surpass sales targets and goals, rising to the challenge, achieving results while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

  • Become a product expert and master of our clients’ innovative offerings, understanding their features, benefits, and competitive advantages

  • Produce quotations and presentations based on client requirements

  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery

  • CRM management, maintain up-to-date records of client interactions, sales activity, and pipeline management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate

    What we're looking for:

  • The ideal candidate must demonstrate progressive B2B field sales experience/ account management experience.

  • Tenacious and driven with a customer-centric approach to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service

  • Proven track record of achieving targets and driving growth with a strategic sales approach that sets you apart

  • Strong negotiation and persuasive selling skills with the ability to win over clients and forge strong lasting relationships

  • Proficient communicator, articulate and a love for people

  • Adaptable, embracing different customer personalities and industries with ease.

  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, you must be tech savvy, proficient in using sales CRM systems, MS Office, and relevant software applications

  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively

    Recruitment Direct are working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK at apply

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