Role Overview
A leading recruitment partner is representing a respected national contractor seeking an ambitious Sales Executive. The organisation specialises in high‑quality commercial surfacing solutions for playgrounds, sports facilities, recreational areas and public environments, supplying Local Authorities, Housing Developers, Schools, Architects and Trade Contractors across the UK.
The Sales Executive role is a hybrid position, spending part of the week at the Solihull office and the remainder travelling to client sites nationwide. You will manage existing accounts, develop new business opportunities and guide customers through the full project lifecycle—from initial enquiry and site assessment to technical recommendations, quotations and final handover. Full technical training, product coaching and joint field visits are provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Account development: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- New business generation: Identify and secure opportunities with developers, schools, local authorities and contractors.
- Site visits: Attend sites across the UK to assess requirements and recommend suitable surfacing solutions.
- Technical quotations: Prepare accurate proposals and manage orders through to completion.
- Internal collaboration: Work with operations and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Confident communicators with proven sales experience who can engage professional buyers. Comfortable travelling regularly, managing your own schedule and building long‑term relationships.
Ideal backgrounds include Estate Agency or New Build Sales, Construction product sales and Solution‑based B2B sales. No surfacing experience is required—just a willingness to learn and the drive to succeed.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to commute to the Solihull office for hybrid working
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable Experience
- Background in construction product sales, estate agency or solution‑based B2B sales
- Experience conducting site visits or assessing project requirements
- Experience preparing quotations or proposals
- Familiarity with CRM systems or managing a sales pipeline
Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated, proactive and target‑driven
- Strong relationship‑building skills
- Comfortable managing own diary and workload
- Willingness to learn technical products and solutions
Benefits
- £32,000–£35,000 base salary
- Results‑based bonus scheme
- Company car
- Laptop, mobile phone and workplace pension
- Full technical training and clear career progression
- Hybrid working structure (Solihull office + UK travel)
- Supportive internal team and structured onboarding
Confidential Recruitment Notice
As this vacancy is managed confidentially, full company details will be shared with shortlisted applicants. To learn more about our recruitment services and the sectors we support, visit www.coleyates.co.uk.
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