Sales Executive

Hours: 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday although flexibility to work outside these hours is requiredSalary: CompetitiveAre you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills and ideas can make a real impact?At Grundon Sand & Gravel, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Sales Executive to join our team based in Beenham.We proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way. Your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our vision to create lasting value as we manage our finite resources.Reporting into the General Manager you will play an important role in supporting our mission of leaving a better planet for future generations. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, strengthening and growing relationships with existing customers, and overseeing the full order lifecycle from initial enquiry through to delivery and after-sales support.BenefitsPension SchemeLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHealth Cash PlanDiscounted Gym MembershipCycle to Work SchemeMobile Phone Discounts30 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)Holiday Purchase SchemeRefer a Friend SchemeWhat will you doDrive new business growth by proactively identifying and developing opportunities through cold calling, market research, networking and targeted sales activity,Manage and grow existing customer accounts, building strong relationships through regular contact, courtesy calls and customer visits.Turn enquiries into sales by responding promptly and professionally to customer enquiries,Build lasting customer relationships by delivering a high level of service and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales and order process.Work closely with the Accounts and Credit Control teams to resolve account and payment queries efficiently.Manage customer complaints and service issues with professionalism and a positive approach,Maintain accurate sales and customer records, ensuring all customer, sales and activity information is kept up to date and recorded in line with Company procedures.Prepare and submit monthly sales report to the Sales Manager, covering sales results, customer activity, new business opportunities and pipeline development.Stay commercially informed by maintaining a strong knowledge of the Company's aggregate products, services, pricing and market conditions, enabling you to provide customers with accurate, knowledgeable and commercially focused adviceAbout you2+ years' sales experience required, with experience in quarrying, aggregates, construction or a related industry desirable but not essential.Excellent communication and people skills, with the confidence to build strong, lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to turn opportunities into results.A positive, proactive and confident ‘can-do' attitude, with a genuine drive to achieve and exceed targets.Highly organised and commercially focused, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, databases and sales systems.Numerate and commercially aware, with confidence working with figures, pricing and sales information.Ability to work independently and the ability to collaborate effectively across the wider business.Full UK driving licenseAbout Grundon Sand & GravelGrundon Sand & Gravel is one of the UK's leading suppliers of sands and aggregates to the building, construction, landscaping, decorative and leisure markets.We absolutely pride ourselves on excellence - in customer service, in offering new products that benefit our customers, in innovation and technical progress, in delivering advancements in sustainability, and all the while caring about you - our people, and communities in which we operate.We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values.You have integrityTo be caringTo deliver excellenceTo maintain curiosityAt Grundon Sand & Gravel, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic worlds of aggregates, this is your opportunity to join us.#INDSPOTPBN1_UKTJ