Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple‑award winner.
Our roots are in car‑park management, but we’re expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology‑led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, and improve the public’s everyday experience of travel and parking.
Role
Based with Parking Control Management in Slough, as a Sales and Account Manager you will play a key role in driving business growth by generating new leads, developing opportunities through proactive outreach, and presenting our services to prospective clients. The role involves regular engagement with clients through virtual and in‑person meetings, site visits, and industry events, as well as creating high‑quality sales proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing new business while maintaining accurate CRM records.
You will nurture and grow key accounts by building strong client relationships, addressing concerns through to resolution, and contributing to wider Group Business Development initiatives to expand and strengthen the existing portfolio.
This role has the option of being enrolled on to a Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, offering structured training and on‑the‑job experience. You will be coached by department leaders who will challenge and mentor you to develop your sales, technical and communication skills, work with a highly skilled and collaborative team, and grow your professional development while exceeding client demands and continuous improvement projects.
Responsibilities And Duties
* Establish new business through lead generation and regular cold contact.
* Attend virtual and in‑person client meetings and site visits.
* Present our services to new clients.
* Participate in trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
* Provide timely updates to the CRM to capture all sales activity.
* Create quality sales proposals matching client requirements and follow up through to contract.
* Negotiate contracts and packages and close new business.
* Build strong rapport with key accounts to grow the existing portfolio.
* See client concerns through to completion, including handling difficult conversations and innovative solutions.
* Drive forward Business Development initiatives.
Who You Are
* Sales or Account Management experience is preferred, but not essential.
* Approach situations with an open and curious mind.
* Confident communicator.
* Ability to take on challenges with an eye for future opportunity.
* Ability to simplify complex problems and think creatively to solve them.
* Eager to establish a long‑term sales career with the Agena Group.
Agena Values
* Ambitious: we aim for world‑class service.
* Disruptive: we’re here to change the industry.
* Ethical: we do things for the right reasons.
* Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions.
* Collaborative: we’re better when we work together.
* Innovative: we help people see things differently.
Salary
£28,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
Hours
40 per week with 1 hour for lunch. Office hours are 9 am - 5 pm.
Location
Slough.
Office details
Free onsite parking. Smart‑casual dress code Monday‑Thursday, dress down Friday.
Additional Information
Our selection process: Application – interview on site with role‑related task.
You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Full UK driving licence required with less than 6 points; this role is subject to motor insurance approval, and continued employment depends on maintaining eligibility to drive under the company’s insurance policy.
We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.
We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.
The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, supplying reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@agenagroup.com.
We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.
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