Location: Bedford (Priory Point)
Salary: £33,000 basic + bonus + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Temp 2 Perm | Office-based
Ready to build a career in sales?
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business looking for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join their high-performing commercial team.
This isn't an order processing or customer service role. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, following up opportunities and turning enquiries into sales. You'll own your pipeline, negotiate with customers and play a key role in driving revenue.
If you're naturally competitive, commercially minded and motivated by winning business, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What's in it for you?
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£33,000 basic salary
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Annual company bonus
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STI bonus scheme
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Private health insurance
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Company pension
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Death in service cover
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20 days annual leave + bank holidays
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An additional day's holiday for every year of service (up to 25 days)
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Flexible Fridays
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All equipment provided
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Genuine career progression within a growing business
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
30-minute lunch break each day.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing customer enquiries from initial contact through to securing the order, ensuring every opportunity is maximised.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing inbound sales enquiries by phone and email
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Producing accurate and competitive quotations
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Following up every quotation to maximise conversions
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Building strong relationships with new and existing customers
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Negotiating confidently to secure business while protecting margins
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Identifying opportunities to upsell and increase order value
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Sourcing products from UK and European suppliers
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Supporting supply chain with long lead-time product sourcing
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Processing customer purchase orders accurately and efficiently
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Maintaining accurate customer and sales records
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Working closely with internal departments to deliver an excellent customer experience
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially driven, confident speaking with customers and enjoys the challenge of winning business.
You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience in Internal Sales, Sales Executive, Sales Support, Account Management or Business Development
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A proactive approach and the confidence to pick up the phone and build relationships
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A genuine passion for sales and delivering results
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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A target-driven mindset with the motivation to maximise every opportunity
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Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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Good IT skills and experience using CRM or order processing systems
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values ambitious people who want to build a long-term career in sales. You'll receive a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, ongoing development and the chance to make a real commercial impact from day one.
If you're ready to take ownership of your pipeline, build lasting customer relationships and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£33000.00 - £33000.00 per year