Sales Executive

Are you a confident salesperson who loves picking up the phone, opening new doors and turning conversations into opportunities? Do you enjoy the buzz of winning new business while developing long-term customer relationships? If you're motivated by targets, career progression and being rewarded for your success, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK business that supplies specialist products and technical solutions to the construction industry. Due to continued growth, they're looking for an ambitious Internal Sales & Account Development Executive to join their successful sales team. This is far more than a telesales role. You'll become a trusted adviser to customers, generate new business opportunities, manage an established account portfolio and play a key role in driving company growth. Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week in the office at one of our depots) Ideal locations: Leeds or the North East Salary: £30,000 per annum basic + Bonus What You'll Be Doing Every day is different, but you'll be responsible for: * Proactively generating new business through outbound sales activity. * Building relationships with decision-makers across a wide range of businesses. * Qualifying opportunities and arranging appointments for the external sales team. * Growing and developing an existing portfolio of over 1,000 customer accounts. * Re-engaging dormant customers and identifying new revenue opportunities. * Upselling and cross-selling products and services. * Producing quotations and following opportunities through to conversion. * Keeping your sales pipeline organised and up to date using CRM systems. * Working closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer experience. What We're Looking For You'll be someone who enjoys talking to people, isn't afraid of a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment. Ideally you'll have: * Experience in B2B sales, telesales, business development or lead generation. * A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets. * Confidence making outbound calls and building rapport quickly. * Excellent objection-handling and negotiation skills. * Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. * Experience using CRM systems. * Great organisation and time management skills. * A positive attitude, resilience and a genuine desire to succeed. Bonus Points If You Have Experience In: * Construction, industrial, technical services or plant hire sectors. * Sales Development Representative (SDR) or appointment-setting roles. * Pipedrive or similar CRM platforms. What's In It For You? * 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays * Quarterly bonus – 10% * Company pension * Life Insurance * Full training and ongoing professional development * Opportunity to join a growing and well-established national business * Genuine long-term career progression * Hybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balance. * The opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values ambition and success. If you're looking for a role where your effort is recognised, your success is rewarded and your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV