Sales Executive

Sales Executive

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing international business in Maidenhead as a Sales Executive. Working within a small and supportive team, you will help develop new commercial opportunities while building strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.

The position combines proactive business development with responding to enquiries and following up contacts generated through wider sales and marketing activity. You will receive training on the company’s products and internal processes, but should already be confident communicating with customers and maintaining regular contact as opportunities develop.

Salary £25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus commission.

This is a full-time, fully office-based position in Maidenhead. Free parking is available.

Key Responsibilities

Research prospective customers and identify relevant decision-makers

Make initial contact with potential customers by telephone, email and LinkedIn

Follow up new enquiries and existing sales opportunities

Develop positive relationships with prospective and established customers

Understand individual customer requirements and provide appropriate information

Prepare quotations, presentations and supporting sales materials

Coordinate product information, samples and relevant documentation

Maintain regular contact with customers throughout the sales process

Work closely with internal colleagues regarding pricing, availability and customer requirements

Keep customer details and sales opportunities accurately updated

Monitor activity and prepare straightforward pipeline reports

Assist with order follow-up and internal coordination

Support customer meetings and business events when required

Develop a detailed understanding of the company’s products and target markets

Provide wider sales and administrative support to the team

About You

Previous experience in sales, customer service, business development or another customer-focused position

Confident and professional when communicating by telephone and email

Comfortable approaching new customers and following up opportunities

Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

Positive, persistent and motivated to develop a career in sales

Excellent written and spoken English

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Able to manage several priorities and meet deadlines

Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Able to work independently and as part of a small team

Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems or lead-generation tools would be helpful

A relevant business or marketing qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

Additional language skills would be beneficial

An interest in working within an international, product-led business would be an advantage

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