Outbound Sales Executive

We have an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business based in County Durham. The company supplies a range of durable products to both public and private sector organisations across the UK and is continuing to grow its customer base. Responsibilities * Identifying and developing new business opportunities * Make outbound calls to prospective customers, introducing the company's products and services. * Follow up quotations and sales enquiries promptly. * Identify customer needs and effectively communicate the benefits of relevant solutions. * Maintain accurate records of customer interactions within the CRM system and ensure follow-up actions are completed. * Qualify leads and assess potential opportunities for the wider sales team. * Work closely with colleagues to develop targeted business development campaigns and improve outreach activity. Job Requirements * Previous sales experience with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding targets. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills. * Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and objectives. * Experience using CRM systems. * Good understanding of sales processes, lead generation and business development techniques. * Full UK driving licence. Working hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm Approximately 1 in 6 Fridays you will require working until 4:00pm to provide cover for incoming customer calls