Internal Sales Executive
Ely, Cambs
£30,000 - £35,000 basic per annum plus 25% monthly bonus potential (OTE £40,000 - £43,750)
39 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Office-based
We are currently partnering with a well-established and highly respected Cambridgeshire-based manufacturer with over 20 years' experience supplying premium products to the consumer and B2B construction markets. Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an office-based Internal Sales Executive to maximise sales opportunities within a defined geographical area.
This role focuses on developing and growing sales from an existing customer base while supporting the onboarding of new customers. Working closely with a field-based Area Sales Manager (ASM), alongside sales support and customer service teams, you will help implement targeted sales strategies designed to increase revenue and strengthen long-term customer relationships. While the majority of sales will be generated from existing accounts and inbound enquiries, there will also be a proactive outbound element, including re-engaging lapsed customers and identifying new opportunities.
The manufacturer has full control of the design, manufacture, testing and delivery of its products, enabling them to offer consistently high quality and outstanding service. As such, they are looking for a commercially minded sales professional who can confidently manage a pipeline from quote through to close, maximise order value, and work towards achieving and exceeding monthly KPIs.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing the sales pipeline from quotation through to order conversion
* Building, maintaining and developing strong customer relationships
* Generating new sales opportunities via inbound leads, outbound calls, emails and online enquiries
* Qualifying opportunities and routing them to the appropriate ASM for further development
* Achieving monthly KPIs and weekly activity targets, including phone time and sales closed
* Maintaining and expanding the CRM database within your assigned territory
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an inside sales, internal sales or telephone-based sales role within a fast-paced environment. However, applications are also welcomed from candidates with strong transferable sales experience from other sectors such as recruitment, property, account management or similar commercial roles, where resilience, relationship-building and sales capability are key. A confident phone manner, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively will be essential.
Experience within construction, building products, KBB, electrical or plumbing sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Above all, the business is looking for someone with a positive, energetic attitude, a team-focused approach and a genuine desire to succeed in a sales-driven environment.
In return, the company offers a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus, structured sales training and a clear career development path. Additional benefits include private healthcare and wellness support, enhanced family leave, staff discounts, social perks and a collaborative, supportive working environment.
Due to the location of the office, this role is commutable from Cambridge, Ely, Downham Market, Chatteris, Newmarket, Littleport, Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.
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