Junior Sales Executive

Posted 20 January 2026
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
ReferenceJSE

Job description

Junior Sales Executive
Location: Birmingham (field based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (40 hours per week)
Salary: From £27,000 per year
Benefits: 33 days holiday including bank holidays, pension

Role Overview
A great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their sales career. This is a field based role involving travel to customers and prospects, so it suits someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships and generating new business.

You will be developing accounts across manufacturing and engineering sectors, helping customers understand the products and services on offer, and working closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer journey.

What You Will Be Doing
• Developing new business pipelines and spotting opportunities
• Visiting customers to build relationships and maintain regular contact
• Presenting products and services in a confident and engaging manner
• Managing enquiries, generating leads and converting opportunities
• Supporting customer delivery by liaising with internal operations
• Attending exhibitions, events and networking sessions
• Using CRM to track activity and provide sales reporting
• Completing a structured sales development programme

What We Are Looking For
• Positive, confident and driven personality
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organisation and time management
• Self motivated and comfortable working independently
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable (Not Essential)
• Experience in sales, account management or customer service
• Interest in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Degree in Business, Engineering or similar