Greys Specialist Recruitment are working on behalf of an established business within the garment decoration, apparel and branded merchandise sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Sales Executive to support continued growth across the UK market.
This is a strong opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with experience selling into retail, high street, supermarket, apparel, accessories or related product-led markets.
The role will focus on developing new business, managing existing customer relationships, revitalising dormant accounts and identifying new opportunities across both existing and new markets.
The Role
As Sales Executive, you will be responsible for selling a range of products and services into UK customers, with potential exposure to European markets depending on experience and relationships.
You will be expected to take a consultative approach, understanding customer requirements, presenting tailored solutions, negotiating commercially and working closely with internal departments to ensure service levels, pricing, margins and delivery expectations are managed effectively.
Day to day, you will be responsible for:
* Developing new business opportunities across relevant retail, apparel, accessories and product-led markets
* Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
* Re-engaging dormant accounts and identifying further revenue opportunities
* Selling into high street retailers, supermarkets and wider commercial customers
* Managing product, pricing and margin conversations in line with business objectives
* Gathering market and customer insight to identify trends and future buying opportunities
* Monitoring competitor activity and feeding back useful commercial intelligence
* Negotiating pricing, delivery requirements and product specifications where required
* Working closely with account managers and internal teams to maximise customer growth
* Supporting marketing activity, product launches, promotions, exhibitions and customer meetings
* Maintaining strong communication between customers, production and internal departments
* Supporting compliance around textile standards, chain of custody documentation and product traceability
The Person
We are looking for an experienced sales professional who is motivated by customer service, commercial growth and exceeding targets.
You should be confident managing conversations at multiple levels, able to build rapport quickly, and comfortable selling in a fast-paced, product-led environment.
You will ideally have:
* At least 2 years’ sales experience
* A proven track record of winning and onboarding new customers
* Experience within apparel, accessories, garment decoration, branded products, retail supply or a related sector
* Existing or recent relationships within high street retail or supermarket channels would be highly advantageous
* A consultative approach to managing customer relationships
* Confidence negotiating with customers and internal teams
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good commercial awareness around pricing, margins and customer service
* Ability to analyse and use data to support sales activity
* Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
* Full UK driving licence
European language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
Why Apply?
This is a genuinely commercial sales role within a fast-moving industry, offering the opportunity to work with major retail and product-led customers.
You will have the chance to develop new accounts, grow existing relationships and play a key part in the company’s continued expansion.
This role would suit someone who enjoys a mix of new business, account development, customer meetings, market insight and internal collaboration.
Package
* £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
* Permanent, full-time role
* Full-time onsite position
* Opportunity to work across UK retail, apparel and product-led markets
* Full UK driving licence required
Apply
If you are an experienced Sales Executive with a background in apparel, accessories, garment decoration, branded products, retail supply or a similar commercial market, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact Max Painter at Greys Specialist Recruitment
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year