Sales Executive

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive on behalf of our client, a growing and innovative business operating within a technical manufacturing environment. This role would suit an individual who is highly motivated by sales, enjoys building long-term customer relationships, and thrives on developing new business opportunities.\n\nAutomotive experience is advantageous but not essential - we are keen to speak with candidates who demonstrate a strong passion for sales, commercial awareness, and customer engagement.\n________________________________________\nThe Role\nReporting to the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for driving the sales of company products, identifying new market opportunities, and nurturing strong customer relationships to support long-term business growth.\n________________________________________\nKey Responsibilities\n* Research and investigate target markets aligned to company products\n* Identify new business opportunities and support senior management with market and product development insights\n* Proactively pursue agreed sales objectives and growth targets\n* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and secure future business\n* Work closely with Key Account Managers to develop and convert sales opportunities\n* Act as a commercial link between customers and internal teams\n* Support internal departments with sales-related activity, including project costing and commercial input\n* Liaise with Programme Management to monitor project costs and design changes\n* Respond to general sales and commercial enquiries\n________________________________________\nAbout You\n* Proven experience in a sales or commercial role (engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments beneficial)\n* Automotive industry experience preferred but not essential\n* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills\n* Passionate about sales and driven to exceed targets\n* Commercially aware with a structured, methodical approach to work\n* Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel\n* Willing to travel overseas as required\n* Foreign language skills are advantageous (French preferred but not essential)\n________________________________________\nWhat's on Offer\n* Opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing organisation\n* A role with genuine scope for career development\n* Competitive salary and benefits package\n* Exposure to international customers and projects