Sales Executive
Salary: £35,000
Location: Sheffield
Do you have sales experience working for a metal for manufacturing company?
Would you like to work as part of a supportive and growing team who promote progression internally?
Do you like the sound of varied and engaging role with customer interaction and commercial responsibility?
Responsibilities of a Sales Executive:
* Manage customer enquiries from initial quotation through to order completion and shipment.
* Prepare accurate quotations and pricing proposals based on customer specifications and requirements.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
* Work closely with Business Development Managers to support account planning and target new business opportunities.
* Attend customer meetings and industry events when required, helping strengthen existing partnerships and develop new connections.
* Assist with stock planning and provide commercial input to support sales activity and customer demand.
* Maintain accurate records within the CRM and internal systems to track pipeline activity, customer trends, and future opportunities.
* Follow up quotations and ongoing opportunities via phone and email, gathering market intelligence and competitor insights.
* Contribute to sales forecasting, team meetings, and wider departmental objectives.
* Provide support across the team where needed within a collaborative and fast-moving environment.
Requirements of a Sales Executive:
* Previous experience within a sales, account management, or customer-focused commercial role.
* Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
* Enjoys speaking with customers and developing long-term business relationships both over the phone and face-to-face.
* Organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a busy sales environment.
* Comfortable working with CRM and ERP systems, using data to support decision-making and customer management.
* Commercially minded with a proactive and target-driven approach.
* Team player with a positive attitude and strong desire to learn, develop, and progress.
* Has experience working within the manufacturing, engineering or metals industry.
* Flexible to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events.
* Full UK Driving Licence required.