Senior Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Annual Salary: £40,000 + Performance Bonus Location: St Albans Job Type: Full-Time

Are you a proven B2B sales professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your success is recognised and rewarded? We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Sales Executive to join our growing team in St Albans. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of business development activity, build long-term client relationships, and play a key role in driving commercial growth within a highly respected organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and relationship building.
• Maintain a target of 75+ outbound business development calls per week.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare and present competitive quotations and proposals.
• Confidently handle objections and negotiate successful commercial agreements.
• Advise clients on customs requirements for importing and exporting goods within and outside the European Union.
• Manage key customer accounts and conduct client visits where appropriate.
• Contribute to weekly sales meetings, sharing market insights and pipeline updates.
• Support marketing initiatives including LinkedIn content, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to maximise opportunities and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven success in a B2B sales environment.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A confident, professional, and engaging telephone manner.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and target-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Desirable: Experience selling products or services to international markets, knowledge of freight forwarding, logistics, customs processes, or international trade.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary of £40,000.
• Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
• Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team culture.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you're a driven sales professional looking for an opportunity where your efforts directly influence business success, apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values ambition, initiative, and results.