Sales Executive (occasional warehouse and deliveries)

Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Salary: £28k-£32k DOE

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a driven, confident Sales Executive to join our small but busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in sales or account management, particularly in industrial or B2B sectors.

This role is with a small family company and requires someone willing to help out in other areas of the business when required. It will will be a mix of internal and external sales responsibilities, including some warehouse and delivery tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries, quoting prices, quantities, delivery times, and specifications
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across various industries
• Manage sales in a fast-paced, back-to-back and stock trading environment
• Operate basic machinery (forklift, guillotine, cutting/coating equipment) – training provided
• Support warehouse operations and occasionally deliver to clients (using company vehicles)

What We’re Looking For

• Sales or account management experience (metal industry experience is a bonus but not essential)
• Professional, proactive, and detail-orientated
• Confident communicator, particularly by phone and email
• Comfortable with basic mathematical calculations and IT systems
• Ability to learn product knowledge quickly and work with a diverse client base
• Driving license and access to your own vehicle (business mileage reimbursed)

Desirable (but not required):

• Knowledge of stainless steel, aluminium, or engineering/manufacturing sectors
• Experience using computerized stock systems

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional holiday at Christmas (company closure)
• Long service holiday rewards
• Potential quarterly performance bonus (post-probation)
• Free on-site parking