Sales Executive in Leatherhead, Surrey
Posted by Optima Recruitment
Account Manager
- Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + commission (OTE £45,000)
- Leatherhead, Surrey | Hybrid Working – 2 days work from home
- Full Time | Permanent
Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Executive to join their successful team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual who enjoys developing new business, building strong customer relationships and working towards achievable sales targets.
You will be responsible for promoting a range of programmes and digital solutions to organisations across the UK, managing the full sales process from initial contact through to conversion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and relationship building.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools and key decision-makers.
- Promote and sell programmes, resources and digital solutions.
- Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations via video calls and face-to-face meetings.
- Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable products and services.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry through to successful conversion.
- Develop existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity and opportunities using the CRM system.
- Work towards individual and team sales targets.
- Attend industry exhibitions and events when required.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience within a sales or business development role.
- Proven experience of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Confident engaging with senior decision-makers.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive and commercially driven.
- Comfortable using CRM systems and conducting online product demonstrations.
Salary & Benefits:
- Basic salary up to £35,000.
- OTE £45,000.
- Hybrid working – 2 days working from home per week following initial training.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
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