Sales Executive

My client is looking to recruit a talented sales executive for their Manufacturing business based in Blackpool. The company has a reputation for quality and excellent service. Are you an experienced sales executive looking for your next move with a company that offers a fantastic work environment and progression?

The Sales Executive is responsible for improving sales by proactively identifying new business and developing existing business opportunities. You will be growing sales for a wide range of products into specific marketplaces
This is primarily an office-based role, focused on proactive customer engagement, opportunity development, and supporting territory growth. Occasional travel is required for customer visits, demonstrations, and industry events.
Key Tasks
* Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors
* Conduct virtual product demonstrations and presentations
* Attend face-to-face customer visits when required to support demonstrations and sales activity
* Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
* Build strong, long-term relationships with clients
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity
* Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate product solutions
* Interpret sales reports, market trends and relevant legislation to identify opportunities
* Participate in team sales meetings and share product and market knowledge
* Support the territory through proactive sales activity and customer engagement
* Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts
* Use benefit-led selling to differentiate company products
Key Objectives
* Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the assigned sectors
* Increase revenue across local authorities, education, healthcare, retail, leisure, and commercial markets
* Identify and develop new business opportunities, building a strong pipeline of qualified leads that convert to sales
* Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to drive repeat business
* Maintain consistent and high-quality sales activity (calls, demonstrations, meetings) and accurately record within CRM systems
* Develop strong product, sector, and market knowledge relevant to environmental and infrastructure products
* Effectively position the company''s products against competitors using feature and benefit selling
* Ensure ways of working are aligned with company values, policies, and standards
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance
The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.
What we''re looking for
* Drive, target-focused sales executives who are motivated by winning and delivering results.
* Proactive mindset - you create opportunities, not wait for them!
* Commercially aware with the ability to spot and convert potential into sales.
* Curious and quick to learn - ready to build product and market expertise.
* Organised and focused - able to manage pipeline, prioritise and deliver consistently.
What''s in it for you
* A role where you can control your success - clear targets, real ownership and real impact.
* The opportunity to build a career in specialist, in-demand product sectors.
* Exposure to a wide range of customers, industries and decision makers.
* A role where your contribution directly drives business growth and results!