Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Hays Collections Ltd – Crawley
£26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience + Bonus
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm
Office-based

Hays Collections Ltd is a growing B2B debt recovery business based in Surrey, supporting companies across the UK with the recovery of unpaid invoices and commercial debts.

As we continue to expand, we are looking to recruit a motivated and confident Sales Executive to join our team.

This is a varied role focused on supporting the continued growth of the business through new client acquisition, outbound business development and the management of inbound enquiries.

The Role

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging with businesses that may benefit from our services, while also supporting the wider sales team with new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively contacting prospective clients through telephone, email, LinkedIn and other outreach channels
• Identifying new business opportunities and generating qualified leads
• Speaking with business owners, directors and finance professionals
• Managing and responding to inbound sales enquiries
• Following up with prospective clients and maintaining strong relationships
• Clearly explaining our services, fee structure and debt recovery process
• Supporting the wider sales team with business development activity
• Maintaining accurate records of leads, conversations and follow-up activity
• Working closely with our collections team to understand client requirements and suitable opportunities

We are looking for someone who is confident, professional and comfortable communicating with businesses at all levels.

Previous experience within sales, business development or a B2B environment would be advantageous.

Experience or knowledge of the construction industry, trade sector or businesses operating within construction and associated trades would be particularly beneficial, as a significant proportion of our client base operates within these industries.

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• Confident communicating with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and telephone-based business development
• Proactive and motivated to generate new opportunities
• Professional, personable and able to build strong relationships
• Organised with excellent follow-up skills
• Comfortable working towards individual and team targets
• A strong verbal and written communicator
• Able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team

Why Join Hays Collections?

Hays Collections is an ambitious and fast-growing business with a supportive and social team environment.

You will receive ongoing support and training from the wider team, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of both sales and the commercial debt recovery industry.

As the company continues to grow, there will also be opportunities for progression and increased responsibility for the right person.

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Bonus: Performance-related bonus in addition to basic salary
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location: Crawley – office based

If you are a motivated sales professional looking to join a growing business where you can make a genuine contribution to its continued expansion, we would be pleased to hear from you.