Head of Sales Training

Sales Executive Salary: £35,000 Location: Sheffield Do you have sales experience working for a metal for manufacturing company? Would you like to work as part of a supportive and growing team who promote progression internally? Do you like the sound of varied and engaging role with customer interaction and commercial responsibility?

Responsibilities of a Sales Executive: Manage customer enquiries from initial quotation through to order completion and shipment. Prepare accurate quotations and pricing proposals based on customer specifications and requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to increase revenue.

Work closely with Business Development Managers to support account planning and target new business opportunities. Attend customer meetings and industry events when required, helping strengthen existing partnerships and develop new connections. Assist with stock planning and provide commercial input to support sales activity and customer demand.

Maintain accurate records within the CRM and internal systems to track pipeline activity, customer trends, and future opportunities. Follow up quotations and ongoing opportunities via phone and email, gathering market intelligence and competitor insights. Contribute to sales forecasting, team meetings, and wider departmental objectives.

Provide support across the team where needed within a collaborative and fast-moving environment. Requirements of a Sales Executive: Previous experience within a sales, account management, or customer-focused commercial role. Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Enjoys speaking with customers and developing long-term business relationships both over the phone and face-to-face. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a busy sales environment. Comfortable working with CRM and ERP systems, using data to support decision-making and customer management.

Commercially minded with a proactive and target-driven approach. Team player with a positive attitude and strong desire to learn, develop, and progress. Has experience working within the manufacturing, engineering or metals industry.

Flexible to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events. Full UK Driving Licence required.