Sales Executive

Location: South Woodham Ferrers

Sales Executive

Job Description

A well established manufacturer is looking for a motivated and self driven Sales Executive to join its growing team. This role focuses on generating leads, identifying new business opportunities and achieving sales targets while building strong and lasting relationships with customers.

The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive and able to drive sales growth through both new business development and account management. You will play a key role in expanding the customer base and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Sales Executive Responsibilities

* Setting sales goals and developing effective sales strategies

* Researching prospects and generating new business leads

* Contacting potential and existing customers by phone, email and in person

* Handling customer questions, enquiries and any issues that arise

* Preparing and sending quotes and proposals

* Managing the sales process through internal sales software systems

* Building and maintaining an accurate CRM database

* Working towards and achieving monthly sales targets

Sales Executive Requirements

* College or postgraduate education preferred but not essential

* Some previous sales experience beneficial but not essential

* Strong customer service and sales skills

* Confident verbal and written communication skills

* Strong telephone and presentation skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems and sales software

* Good negotiation and problem solving ability

Salary

Salary will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills and previous experience.

Realistic and achievable sales targets will be set, providing an excellent opportunity to increase overall earnings through performance.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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