Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Salary: £28k-£32k DOE
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a driven, confident Sales Executive to join our small but busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in sales or account management, particularly in industrial or B2B sectors.
This role is with a small family company and requires someone willing to help out in other areas of the business when required. It will will be a mix of internal and external sales responsibilities, including some warehouse and delivery tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to customer enquiries, quoting prices, quantities, delivery times, and specifications
* Build and maintain strong client relationships across various industries
* Manage sales in a fast-paced, back-to-back and stock trading environment
* Operate basic machinery (forklift, guillotine, cutting/coating equipment) – training provided
* Support warehouse operations and occasionally deliver to clients (using company vehicles)
What We’re Looking For
* Sales or account management experience (metal industry experience is a bonus but not essential)
* Professional, proactive, and detail-orientated
* Confident communicator, particularly by phone and email
* Comfortable with basic mathematical calculations and IT systems
* Ability to learn product knowledge quickly and work with a diverse client base
* Driving license and access to your own vehicle (business mileage reimbursed)
Desirable (but not required):
* Knowledge of stainless steel, aluminium, or engineering/manufacturing sectors
* Experience using computerized stock systems
Benefits
* Private healthcare
* Company pension scheme
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional holiday at Christmas (company closure)
* Long service holiday rewards
* Potential quarterly performance bonus (post-probation)
* Free on-site parking