Junior B2B Sales Executive

Junior B2B Sales Executive

Kempston, Bedfordshire

£34,000 - £35,000 per annum + (Depending on experience) + Commission Scheme & Bonus

Permanent position

Do you have experience in Business to Business (B2B) Sales, within the Manufacturing or Materials Distribution sector/s? A well-established and successful business based near Bedford, is currently looking for a new role challenge in the manufacturing sector? If so, we currently have a permanent position available for a well-respected and successful company in Bedford.

This role involves growing existing accounts and developing new business, with an emphasis on proactively identifying sales opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who has some previous experience of business to business (B2B) sales ideally in a manufacturing environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers.

Responsibilities required include:

• Proactively participate in outbound sales activity, including targeted cold calls and customer visits
• Identify opportunities to generate new business and put strategies in place to achieve success
• Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and regular contact
• Achieve set gross profit targets for managed accounts, new business and other business
• Deal with incoming enquiries and third-party stock sourcing where necessary
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market/customer trends
• Working mainly office-based but sometimes visiting key customers or important prospects, when required
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of our entire product range and competition
• Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level

Experience required for the Sales Executive include:

• Proven previous experience of B2B sales within the manufacturing and / or engineering sectors
• Ability to learn technical product details quickly and effectively
• Previous account management experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to think strategically and proactively identify new opportunities
• Experience in developing new business
• Clear alignment with our company values of responsiveness, reliability and respect
• Driving licence is preferable

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please apply with your up to date CV today!