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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