Sales Executive

PSM Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive to join a successful and growing sales team based in Dover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional with experience in new business development, telesales and account management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career, with potential progression into a Team Leader or Sales Manager position.

Working as part of a busy sales team, you will be responsible for proactively developing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships and maximising sales opportunities with new and existing customers.

• Conduct new business development through telesales and field sales, where required.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with UK-based businesses.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage and develop key customer accounts to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Generate and calculate accurate sales quotations.
• Prepare and send professional sales correspondence to clients and prospects.
• Ensure quotations are completed promptly and followed up effectively to maximise conversion.
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers where required.
• Work closely with the Booking Team and other internal departments to support the sales process.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the sales process.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in new business sales.
• Proven telesales experience.
• Experience calculating and preparing sales quotations.
• Experience negotiating with clients and/or suppliers.
• Previous key account management experience, with a proven ability to develop and retain customer relationships.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good numerical and commercial awareness.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A confident and effective communicator.
• Positive, professional and engaging.
• Sales and customer-service focused.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Driven to achieve targets and develop new business.
• Keen to progress and develop their career within sales.

This role offers excellent potential for the right candidate to develop their career, with opportunities to progress into a Team Leader or Sales Manager position based on performance and experience.

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive sales team environment
• Competitive salary + commission