Sales Executive

Company: Grundon Waste Management Ltd
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Location: Salfords
Job Description:

Salary: Competitive + uncapped commissionContract: Full-time, permanentWorking hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri – 35 hours per week

Are you a proactive, results-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful difference?At Grundon, our Sales team based near Gatwick goes beyond traditional selling, we are problem-solvers, advocates for sustainability, and trusted advisors to our clients.

We’re currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management and sustainability solutions to a wide range of businesses. In this client-facing role, you’ll be responsible for generating your own leads, cold-calling potential customers, securing appointments, and building lasting relationships that drive mutual success.

What You’ll Be Doing As ASales Executive:

  • Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory
  • Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customised solutions and upselling where appropriate
  • Handle sales inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service
  • Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings, site risk observations, and relationship nurturing
  • Collaborate closely with our Transport and Account teams to swiftly resolve any account-related issues.
  • Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
  • Prepare and present monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, especially around health, safety, and employment regulations
  • Tackle other duties and special projects as needed

What You’ll Need:

  • A least 2 years of experience working within in a sales environment
  • Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling and client visits
  • A confident, persuasive personality with a genuine passion for sales and customer care
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Great time-management, organisational ability, and attention to detail
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general IT competency
  • A strong desire to learn and continuously improve
  • Waste management industry experience is a plus – but not essential
  • A full current UK driving licence

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car
  • Discretionary company bonus.
  • Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
  • Life insurance cover.
  • 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ holiday.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026