National Sales Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for to join our busy National Accounts Team as a National Sales Executive, reporting into our Head of Sales.
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, with over 40 years’ experience and a nationwide network of 100+ offices, providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions across the logistics sector.
The Role
As a National Sales Executive, you will focus on structured outbound sales activity, developing opportunities within our existing National Account customers. These organisations already have signed national agreements with Driver Hire, so your role is about building relationships, uncovering local staffing needs, and introducing the support available under the national agreement.
Day-to-day, as a National Sales Executive, you will:
* Work from structured data and call plans
* Make measured outbound calls daily
* Log activity and outcomes accurately
* Build a qualified pipeline of live opportunities
* Hand over developed opportunities to National Account Managers for progression
You will receive full training, coaching and support in understanding our market, proposition and customer base.
This National Sales Executive role offers natural progression further within National Accounts in either the New Business or Account Management Teams depending on your strengths and ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
In your role as a National Sales Executive, you will:
* Proactively contact depots and operational sites within National Account customers
* Follow structured call plans and activity targets
* Identify, qualify and record opportunities
* Build and maintain a strong, measurable sales pipeline
* Use CRM and internal data tools effectively
* Work closely with National Account Managers to convert opportunities
About You
This National Sales Executive role suits someone who enjoys structured outbound sales activity and takes satisfaction from building opportunities through consistent effort.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Comfortable making outbound calls daily
* Commercially curious and confident speaking with operational managers
* Resilient and positive — able to handle objections professionally
* Target-driven and motivated by measurable results
* Highly organised and process-oriented
* A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
* Comfortable working with data and CRM systems
Degree level education or previous outbound sales experience is desirable but not essential — mindset and attitude are more important.
Why Join Driver Hire?
The National Accounts Sales Executive role demands focus, consistency and determination — but in return you’ll join a supportive, collaborative environment where development is taken seriously.
Many colleagues who joined Driver Hire in similar entry-level roles have progressed into senior Account Management and Sales Leadership positions.
We are proud to hold our Investors in People accreditation (since 1995) and to offer a culture that genuinely values internal progression.
What We Offer?
As a National Sales Executive, you’ll receive a competitive package that recognises your efforts and success:
* Basic salary £27k p.a.
* Competitive commission structure
* Pension
* Healthcare scheme
* 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* An extra paid day off for your birthday
* Flexible hybrid working
* Free office parking
* Optional paid volunteering day
* Hands-on training and structured coaching
Due to the location of our Head Office in Bradford, this National Sales Executive role would suit candidates within commuting distance including Wakefield, Leeds, Huddersfield and Halifax.
If you're motivated by structured sales activity and want to build a long-term career within a growing national team, we would love to hear from you