Sales Executive

Sales Executive Coventry - near Tile Hill train station £30,000 - £35,(Apply online only)% Office Based – hours: 7.30am – 4.00pm Mon-Thurs and 7.30am – 12.30pm Fridays Our client is looking for a proactive, experienced sales professional who is happy working within a standalone position. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual and their contribution to be recognised, working directly for senior management. This role would suit someone from a technical/engineering recruitment background or similar. Duties; * Manage and maintain the company’s social media presence to support brand awareness and lead generation. * Create professional PowerPoint presentations to support sales activities, proposals, and client engagement. * Identify and generate leads from appropriate target companies using research, networking, and digital tools. * Qualify potential opportunities and report viable sales leads and opportunities to Senior Management. * Conduct early-stage communication with prospective customers via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels. * Maintain accurate records of leads, communications, and opportunities. * Support the development of sales strategies and outreach campaigns. * Represent the company professionally in all external communications. Essential; * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Confident using Microsoft PowerPoint * Ability to research companies and identify decision-makers * Experience using social media platforms professionally (LinkedIn preferred) * Highly organised with good attention to detail * Self-motivated and able to work independently Desirable; * Previous experience in sales, lead generation, or business development * Experience using CRM systems * Familiarity with B2B sales environments * Driven and highly motivated * Proactive and results-focused * Professional and confident communicator * Positive attitude and strong work ethic * Persistent and resilient * Willingness to learn and develop * Number and quality of leads generated * Number of qualified opportunities passed to Senior Management * Engagement levels on social media * Quality and effectiveness of presentations * Contribution to overall sales pipeline growth