Sales Executive

Description

Sales Negotiator

Location: Essex

Permanent | £28,000-£30,000 per annum + discretionary bonus

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a confident and proactive Sales Negotiator to join its sales team. This is a high-volume, phone-based sales role, ideal for someone experienced in dealing with contractors, distributors, or clients in technical or commercial sectors, who enjoys negotiating and converting quotations into confirmed orders.

Role Overview

The Sales Negotiator will report to the Sales Office Manager and be responsible for following up on quotations and securing sales.

Key responsibilities include:

Contacting customers via phone and email to follow up on quotations and secure orders

Managing a high volume of calls (typically 60-80 per day)

Negotiating effectively, handling objections, and providing tailored solutions

Maintaining accurate records in CRM and pricing systems

Reviewing and amending quotations using in-house pricing software

Building strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers

Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and customer experience

Providing feedback and insights to support improvements in service and processes

Performing additional duties as required by managementKey Success Measures

Achieving and exceeding sales conversion targets

Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction

Ensuring accurate and timely system updatesCandidate Profile

Confident and professional communicator, both over the phone and in writing

Experienced in negotiating sales of varying value, from smaller orders to high-value deals

Organised, resilient, and proactive in a fast-paced environment

Positive, solution-focused, and commercially mindedPreferred Experience & Skills:

Experience working with contractors, distributors, xjnqpsq or technical clients in commercial sectors

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (training provided on internal systems)

Industry knowledge is beneficial but not essential

Full UK driving licence requiredWhat's on Offer

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum

Discretionary annual bonus

Permanent, full-time role

Flexible working hours within core day: 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm

Collaborative and supportive team environmentRecruitment Process

Two-stage, face-to-face interviews:

Stage 1: Interview with the Hiring Manager and team meet-and-greet

Stage 2: Final interview with Hiring Manager and Director

Ad ID: 5417747000