Sales Executive

Overview

Sales Executive - Key Accounts. £28k-£30k + comm (c £5K in year
1) - 25 days holidays. Looking to kick-start a serious career in sales? This is a hands-on, high-impact role working alongside a Senior Account Manager to grow and develop major strategic accounts. As a Sales Executive, you ll get deep exposure to how large accounts operate — learning who the decision-makers are, where the opportunities sit, and how to turn insight into revenue.

You ll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, booking high-quality meetings, and helping unlock growth across existing customers. Our client is looking for someone curious, driven, and proactive — someone who doesn t wait to be told, but enjoys digging into accounts, spotting potential, and building relationships. If you re ambitious and want a clear pathway into roles like Junior Account Manager or Business Development Manager, this is the perfect foundation.

• Analyse and map major accounts to understand structures, stakeholders, and growth opportunities
• Book high-quality meetings with new contacts, departments, and decision-makers
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across services and solutions
• Engage customers confidently over the phone and via professional email communication
• Support the Senior Account Manager with account insights, meeting prep, follow-ups, and opportunity development
• Consistently hit sales activity KPIs
• Deliver excellent customer service at every touchpoint
• Produce accurate quotes using approved pricing and discount models
• Keep CRM data, reports, and documentation accurate and up to date
• Manage your workload effectively to maximise impact across key accounts
• Actively engage in training and development to accelerate your progression

• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with strong attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Curiosity and commercial awareness — you enjoy understanding how businesses work
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career in sales