Sales Executive

Location: Earls Colne

Sales Negotiator

Location:

Essex
Permanent | £28,000-£30,000 per annum + discretionary bonus

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a confident and proactive Sales Negotiator to join its sales team. This is a high-volume, phone-based sales role, ideal for someone experienced in dealing with contractors, distributors, or clients in technical or commercial sectors, who enjoys negotiating and converting quotations into confirmed orders.

Role Overview

The Sales Negotiator will report to the Sales Office Manager and be responsible for following up on quotations and securing sales.

Key responsibilities include:

Contacting customers via phone and email to follow up on quotations and secure orders
Managing a high volume of calls (typically 60-80 per day)
Negotiating effectively, handling objections, and providing tailored solutions
Maintaining accurate records in CRM and pricing systems
Reviewing and amending quotations using in-house pricing software
Building strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and customer experience
Providing feedback and insights to support improvements in service and processes
Performing additional duties as required by management

Key Success Measures

Achieving and exceeding sales conversion targets
Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction
Ensuring accurate and timely system updates

Candidate Profile

Confident and professional communicator, both over the phone and in writing
Experienced in negotiating sales of varying value, from smaller orders to high-value deals
Organised, resilient, and proactive in a fast-paced environment
Positive, solution-focused, and commercially minded

Preferred Experience &

Skills:

Experience working with contractors, distributors, or technical clients in commercial sectors
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (training provided on internal systems)
Industry knowledge is beneficial but not essential
Full UK driving licence required

What's on Offer

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum
Discretionary annual bonus
Permanent, full-time role
Flexible working hours within core day: 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm
Collaborative and supportive team environment

Recruitment Process

Two-stage, face-to-face interviews:
Stage 1:
Interview with the Hiring Manager and team meet-and-greet
Stage 2:
Final interview with Hiring Manager and Director