Sales Executive

My client is looking to recruit a talented sales executive for their Manufacturing business based in Blackpool. The company has a reputation for quality and excellent service. Are you an experienced sales executive looking for your next move with a company that offers a fantastic work environment and progression?

The Sales Executive is responsible for improving sales by proactively identifying new business and developing existing business opportunities. You will be growing sales for a wide range of products into specific marketplaces. This is primarily an office-based role, focused on proactive customer engagement, opportunity development, and supporting territory growth. Occasional travel is required for customer visits, demonstrations, and industry events.

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors
• Conduct virtual product demonstrations and presentations
• Attend face‑to‑face customer visits when required to support demonstrations and sales activity
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate product solutions
• Interpret sales reports, market trends and relevant legislation to identify opportunities
• Participate in team sales meetings and share product and market knowledge
• Support the territory through proactive sales activity and customer engagement
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts
• Use benefit‑led selling to differentiate company products

• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the assigned sectors
• Increase revenue across local authorities, education, healthcare, retail, leisure, and commercial markets
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, building a strong pipeline of qualified leads that convert to sales
• Develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships to drive repeat business
• Maintain consistent and high‑quality sales activity (calls, demonstrations, meetings) and accurately record within CRM systems
• Develop strong product, sector, and market knowledge relevant to environmental and infrastructure products
• Effectively position the company's products against competitors using feature and benefit selling
• Ensure ways of working are aligned with company values, policies, and standards
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance

The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.

• Drive, target‑focused sales executives who are motivated by winning and delivering results.
• Proactive mindset – you create opportunities, not wait for them!
• Commercially aware with the ability to spot and convert potential into sales.
• Curious and quick to learn – ready to build product and market expertise.
• Organised and focused – able to manage pipeline, prioritise and deliver consistently.

• A role where you can control your success – clear targets, real ownership and real impact.
• The opportunity to build a career in specialist, in‑demand product sectors.
• Exposure to a wide range of customers, industries and decision makers.
• A role where your contribution directly drives business growth and results!