Sales Executive

We are the embedded hiring partner to a well-established and growing business within the automotive sector, supporting them in hiring a Sales Executive to drive both account growth and new business development.

The company has built a strong reputation through quality service, long-term client relationships, and a proactive approach to growth.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and taking ownership of their results, with a clear pathway into a future leadership role.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing existing client relationships while actively developing new business opportunities across your territory.

This is a field-based role where you will engage with clients directly, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions that drive long-term value.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and growing relationships with existing customers
• Identifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities
• Conducting client visits and maintaining regular follow-ups
• Understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions
• Preparing quotes, proposals, and sales reports
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure high service standards
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Representing the business professionally at all times
• You will operate with a high level of autonomy while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

About You

You will have experience in sales or business development, ideally within the automotive sector, and be confident in both relationship management and new business generation.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in sales or business development (automotive preferred)
• A self-motivated and target-driven mindset
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence in generating and developing new leads
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage your own workload
• A proactive, positive, and results-oriented approach
• A full UK driving licence

What Success Looks Like

• Building strong, long-term customer relationships
• Consistently generating and converting new business
• Meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs
• Maintaining a healthy and active sales pipeline
• Contributing ideas to improve sales performance
• Demonstrating clear potential for progression into a leadership role

What You’ll Get

• £30,000 – £40,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Commission and performance-based incentives
• Company vehicle
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear career progression opportunities

Why This Role

You will join a business that values initiative, relationship-building, and long-term growth over short-term wins.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven individual looking to make an immediate impact while building toward a future leadership position.

Our Process

As an embedded hiring partner, we operate a structured and transparent hiring process.

Successful applicants will receive further insight into the business and opportunity before progressing to formal interview stages.

If you are looking for a field-based sales role where you can build relationships, drive growth, and progress your career, we welcome your application.