Sales Executive

Job Description

Are you seeking a role in Engineering sales?
 
Are you looking for a role that offers UK & European travel?
 
Our client, based in Banbury, is a highly successful, international supplier of capital equipment and due to growth, is currently looking for a Sales Executive to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The main responsibilities of this position are to generate sales enquiries within the UK & Ireland promoting the full range of machines and services.
 
The ideal candidate must hold a qualification or degree in mechanical engineering and a strong B2B sales background. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that could provide the prospect for progression in the future.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales enquiries across the UK and Ireland, showcasing the full portfolio of machines and services.
• Prepare detailed costing sheets, offer letters, and presentation materials, while supporting the strategic aspects of projects including negotiations and commercial considerations.
• Schedule and conduct regular client meetings to explore potential opportunities and stimulate sales interest.
• Gather and analyse key information during the enquiry phase, such as production needs and site requirements, to further develop sales leads.
• Conduct preliminary surveying tasks, including measurements and basic sketching or AutoCAD drawings, to support technical teams.
• Assist in developing new sales tools, templates, and methods to ensure consistency in costings, proposals, customer documentation, and internal reporting.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and nurturing potential customer relationships.
• Participate in industry exhibitions to strengthen client connections and stay informed about competitor advancements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in selling industrial mechanical machinery.
• Qualification or degree in mechanical engineering is essential.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Flexible, proactive, and conscientious approach to work.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and problem-solving capability.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and passport is required.

Additional Information:

• Working Hours 8:30-17:00 (60 min lunch break), on-site working
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday each year
• Xmas shut down between Christmas Eve and New Year
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Long Service awards
• Free parking

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Daniel Marlow on 01926 699276 for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role, Alternatively, click on the link and go to my contact information https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmarlowrecruitment/