Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission
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.
Responsibilities:
* Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory
* Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customized 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
Qualifications:
* A least 2 years of experience working within 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, organizational 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
* Competitive salary
* Company car
* Discretionary company bonus
* Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon
* Life insurance cover
* 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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