Overview
Sales Executive - Account Management & New Business. Location: Bedford (Office-based).
The Role
* Develop strong, long-term customer relationships while proactively identifying and winning new business.
* Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts.
* Develop new business through proactive sales activity, including targeted cold calling and customer visits.
* Achieve gross profit targets across existing accounts and new business.
* Handle incoming enquiries and source third-party stock where required.
* Identify sales opportunities and implement effective strategies.
* Build a strong understanding of customer requirements on both a commercial and technical level.
* Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and awareness of market and competitor activity.
* Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market trends.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience in a technical B2B sales environment and ability to build long-term relationships.
* Backgrounds of interest include:
o Metals or alloy stockholding
o Construction products
o Steel, wiring, welding or related consumables
o Other bulk or technical products sold into manufacturers or construction businesses
* At least 3 years' experience in B2B sales.
* Experience managing key customer accounts.
* A proactive and commercially minded approach to sales.
* A demonstrable track record of developing new business.
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
* Alignment with values such as responsiveness, reliability and respect.
* A driving licence is preferred.
The Opportunity
* Office-based role in Bedford.
* Small, supportive, close-knit team environment.
* Long-term opportunity with a well-established business.
* A role focused on relationships, not just transactions.
Application
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