Sales Executive

Sales Executive, Southampton, Permanent, £28,000, Full Time

Your new company
Southampton Full-time £28,080 per annum Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
A leading UK-based manufacturer of sustainable plastic packaging, supplying innovative, eco-conscious solutions to a wide range of industries.
Your new role
As a Sales Executive, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-paced environment. Your primary focus will be to ensure customer satisfaction, manage existing accounts, and proactively seek new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong client relationships
• Handle inbound enquiries via phone and email
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth order processing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Monitor and manage customer stock levels
• Provide cover for colleagues during leave or illness
• Make outbound calls to existing and potential clients
• Collaborate with the external sales team to support business growth

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, a background in Sales (1 year experience desirable)

We're looking for someone who is:

• Quick to learn, adaptable, and self-motivated
• Confident using Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong in numeracy and literacy
• Friendly, polite, and professional on the phone
• Organised, punctual, and able to work under pressure
• A natural problem-solver who can work independently
• Skilled at building rapport with clients quickly

What you'll get in return

Starting salary: £13.50/hour (£28,080 per annum), paid weekly

Hours: 40-hour week, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid break)

Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays (approx. 3 days reserved for Christmas)

A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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