Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week
Are you a proactive, results-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful difference?
At Grundon, our Sales team based near Gatwick goes beyond traditional selling, we are problem-solvers, advocates for sustainability, and trusted advisors to our clients.
We’re currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management and sustainability solutions to a wide range of businesses.
In this client-facing role, you’ll be responsible for generating your own leads, cold-calling potential customers, securing appointments, and building lasting relationships that drive mutual success.
What You’ll Be Doing As A Sales Executive:
* Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory.
* Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customised solutions and upselling where appropriate.
* Handle sales inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service.
* Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings, site risk observations, and relationship nurturing.
* Collaborate closely with our Transport and Account teams to swiftly resolve any account-related issues.
* Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
* Prepare and present monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, especially around health, safety, and employment regulations.
* Tackle other duties and special projects as needed.
What You’ll Need:
* At least 2 years of experience working within in a sales environment.
* Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling and client visits.
* A confident, persuasive personality with a genuine passion for sales and customer care.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Great time-management, organisational ability, and attention to detail.
* Strong skills in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general IT competency.
* A strong desire to learn and continuously improve.
* Waste management industry experience is a plus but not essential.
* A full current UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Discretionary company bonus.
* Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
* 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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