Sales Executive | Sales Account Manager | Business Development Executive

South Wales | £30,000-£35,000+ basic salary + performance-related bonus | Monday to Friday | Flexible Working Hours | Remote/Home-Based | Permanent, Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of our client for a confident and commercially driven Sales Executive to join a growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales, account management or customer service professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities and working with customers across a global market.

You'll manage inbound and outbound enquiries, develop new business opportunities, nurture existing customer relationships and manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to completion and after-sales support.

The role would suit someone who is competitive, proactive and confident dealing with customers at all levels.

What We Offer

• £30,000-£35,000+ basic salary, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 30 days' paid holiday, increasing to up to 38 days with overtime.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote/home-based working.
• Opportunity to work with customers across international markets.

Key Duties

• Manage inbound and outbound sales calls, responding professionally to customer enquiries.
• Manage and follow up on leads generated by the company's lead generation team.
• Proactively generate your own leads and new business opportunities, building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
• Identify new customers and develop long-term relationships with existing accounts.
• Understand customer requirements and provide suitable solutions relating to machinery and equipment.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to successful completion.
• Conduct price negotiations and work to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Proactively follow up with prospective customers to convert enquiries into sales.
• Manage sales transactions, including ensuring invoices are paid and providing effective after-sales support.
• Work closely with Finance, Logistics and Project Management teams to ensure a smooth customer journey.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities and sales activity.
• Use LinkedIn and other digital platforms to identify key decision-makers and develop new commercial relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers across international markets.

Requirements

• At least two years' experience in a sales, account management or customer service environment.
• Ideally experienced within the manufacturing industry, with knowledge of laboratory equipment, machinery or technical products.
• Laboratory equipment experience.
• Commercially minded, competitive and confident in your approach.
• Comfortable working independently and able to use your own initiative.
• Confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders at all levels, including CEOs, engineers and technical specialists.
• Highly organised, proactive and motivated by achieving results.
• Strong team player who is comfortable working with colleagues and customers globally.
• Confident using LinkedIn and other platforms to identify prospects and develop business relationships.
• Multilingual communication skills would be advantageous due to the company's diverse international customer base.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious and commercially focused Sales Executive, Sales Account Manager or Business Development Executive looking to develop new business, build international relationships and work within a specialist technical environment, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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