Internal Sales Desk Executive

Location: Corby (Office Based)
Salary: £30k + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Full Time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Interaction Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing UK manufacturing business supplying specialist material handling and conveyor solutions to customers across the UK and overseas.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially minded Internal Sales Desk Executive to join their sales team.

This role would suit an experienced B2B sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating opportunities and developing business through proactive customer engagement. Candidates with experience within construction, building products, manufacturing, engineering, industrial distribution, plant hire or similar sectors are highly encouraged to apply.

Working closely with the UK & Export Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales growth by developing existing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting customers throughout the sales process.

The Role

This is a fast-paced, office-based sales position with a strong focus on outbound customer contact, lead generation and opportunity development.

You will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with customers, following up quotations, generating new business opportunities and ensuring a high level of customer engagement across your territory.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with a proactive approach and a genuine passion for sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls and proactive customer contact
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers
• Identify opportunities to increase sales across existing accounts
• Qualify enquiries and convert them into sales opportunities
• Prepare and follow up quotations to maximise conversion rates
• Maintain accurate CRM records and effectively manage your sales pipeline
• Develop a strong understanding of products and customer requirements
• Work closely with the UK & Export Sales Manager to support sales growth initiatives
• Support account development activities and customer retention strategies
• Achieve agreed sales targets and key performance indicators

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven sales professional who enjoys speaking with customers, building relationships and identifying opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a B2B sales, internal sales, telesales, business development or account management role
• Experience making outbound calls and generating new business opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Experience managing customer enquiries, quotations and sales opportunities
• Comfortable working towards sales targets and performance objectives
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Experience

• Experience within construction, building products, manufacturing, engineering, industrial distribution, plant hire or related sectors
• Experience supporting field-based sales teams
• Experience working within a product-led sales environment

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Strong commercial awareness
• Self-motivated and results focused
• Resilient and confident communicator
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Eager to learn and develop within a growing business

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful UK manufacturer
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Full product training and ongoing development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to both UK and international markets

If you have a proven background in B2B sales and enjoy building customer relationships through proactive outbound activity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Interaction Recruitment.

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Contact information

Angela Bailey