Sales Executive Office and field based role Clitheroe, Lancashire £30,000 starting with milestones to achieve +£35000, plus commission Purpose of the role: The Sales Executive will drive new business into distributors, wholesalers and end user brands whilst growing existing accounts for an established manufacturer based in Clitheroe. This is a 360° role covering prospecting, customer visits, quoting, closing and ongoing account management across the UK and selected international markets. Key responsibilities: • Proactively identify and win new business with distributors, wholesalers and corporate end users. • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers, increasing spend, improving retention and identifying upsell / cross sell opportunities. • Plan and execute regular field visits, calls and online meetings, maintaining a structured weekly visit/call plan. (Both at customer site, and at work location – to tour of business and manufacturing facilities where applicable). • Qualify enquiries, prepare quotes, negotiate pricing within agreed margins and close orders to meet monthly and quarterly sales targets. • Develop a strong understanding of product range, lead times, MOQs and technical options to confidently advise customers on suitable solutions. • Actively prospect via cold calling, email, networking, exhibitions and social media to keep the pipeline full of qualified opp...