Sales Executive

Next Generation are proud to have been appointed to recruit for a Sales Executive to work with a global leading manufacturer who supply into the multiple industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Sub Sea to name just a few. As the Sales Executive you will be responsible for generating and securing new business directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and sub vendors.

What’s on offer for the Sales Executive?

• Competitive salary  (DOE)
• Uncapped commission scheme
• Genuine opportunity to progress within the organisation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Free uniform
• Free drinks
• Pension Scheme
• Death in service x2 annual salary
• Staff referral programme

Working hours of the Sales Executive:

• Monday – Friday (8.30am – 17.30pm)

Duties of the Sales Executive:

• Pro-actively generate new business opportunities, through one’s own initiative and where necessary with the support and direction of the team to develop the core propositions and generate and close new business leads.
• Development of dormant and underperforming accounts
• Development and brand awareness of the company with target customer base across the designated region.
• Providing regular reporting and updates of account activity and ensure delivery of service to the satisfaction of the client, whilst being a conduit from sales desk to client.
• Follow up, support and action any potential new business clients from the team.
• Generate a substantive sales opportunity pipeline and to achieve sales targets as defined by the Sales Director.
• Manage the sales process from initial opportunity through to the securing of the client purchase order, ensuring successful service delivery.
• To develop and maintain knowledge and experience of relevant technologies.

The successful candidate for the Sales Executives position will have the following experience:

• Experience selling directly to OEM’s (Essential)
• 5 years’ experience working within the Power Generation, Oil & Gas or Sub Sea markets (Desirable)
• 3 – 5 years’ working within a fast paced sales environment (Essential)
• Previous experience working within a precision manufacturing environment (Essential)
• Absolute understanding of the sales cycle (Essential)
• Managing high level commercial relationships (Essential)

Due to the high number of applications, we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.