Senior Sales Executive

Senior Sales Executive
Medway
Monday to Friday Standard Hours
45,000- 60,000 (DOE) + Bonus Scheme + Company Car + Benefits

Are you an experienced technical sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into senior management?

KHR are working with a long-established, specialist supplier within the specialist gases sector who are looking to recruit a Senior Sales Executive to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong industry knowledge who enjoys developing new business, regularly visiting potential customers in the field, managing key customer relationships, and is ready to take on additional responsibility by mentoring a Junior Sales Executive, with a pathway into a management position.

Responsibilities of the Senior Sales Executive

Proactively identifying and securing new business through customer visits, cold calling, and networking
Visiting prospective and existing customers approximately three days per week to develop opportunities and strengthen relationships
Mentoring and supporting a junior Sales Executive, sharing knowledge and encouraging development
Providing technical sales advice and solutions to customers, ensuring products meet their operational requirements
Preparing quotations, negotiating contracts and managing opportunities through to completion
Working closely with the wider business to ensure excellent customer service and project delivery
Maintaining accurate system records and sales activity reports
Supporting the continued growth of the business with the opportunity to progress into a General Manager role

Senior Sales Executive Candidate Profile

Previous experience within a technical sales role in specialist gases or a closely related technical industry is essential (happy to discuss specifics once you have applied)
Full UK driving licence
Visiting prospective and existing customers approximately three days per week to develop opportunities and strengthen relationships
Experience mentoring, supporting or managing colleagues would be advantageous
Strong technical understanding and the ability to confidently discuss products and advise potential customers
Proven track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts
Comfortable with outbound business development and cold calling
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated, commercially aware and able to work independently

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Performance-related bonus scheme
Company car
Expenses
Regular salary reviews
Hybrid working available once established in the role
28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Genuine long-term career progression into senior leadership
Supportive and collaborative working environment

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