Sales Executive

Role: Sales Executive Location: Southam Salary: £40-£45k (Depending on Experience) Full Time: 37.5 Hours per week. We will also consider part time hours on a pro rate basis Purpose of the role To support sales activity, drive new business and grow key customer relationships across the business’s battery repurposing, recycling and traceability-led services. The role will be responsible for supporting, and building a commercial pipeline, managing opportunities and converting the companies technical capability into sustainable revenue growth. About the business context The business operates in a specialist market where technical credibility, sustainability and traceability are central to the buying decision. That means sales is not just about closing deals, but about shaping the commercial proposition, building partnerships and using customer insight to support longer-term growth. Key responsibilities * Support with the sales function and the development of commercial strategy. * Generate new business across target sectors and convert leads into profitable opportunities. * Manage key accounts and build long-term customer relationships. * Oversee the full sales cycle from prospecting and quoting through to negotiation and close. * Work closely with operations and technical teams to align customer needs with delivery capability. * Maintain CRM discipline, pipeline visibility and accurate sales reporting. * Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and networking opportunities. * Use customer insight to help shape product, service and pricing decisions. * Coach or manage junior sales staff, if required. Skills and experience * Strong background in B2B sales, account management or business development. * Proven ability to lead commercial conversations and close business. * Confident working with technical solutions and specialist markets. * Proven success or passion to work within developing business across the EV battery, energy storage, automotive, recycling, sustainability, circular economy and industrial engineering sectors. * Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills. Person specification * Commercially sharp and highly motivated. * Able to build accountability and momentum. * Relationship-led, persuasive and credible with customers. * Able to operate strategically while remaining hands-on. **You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship both now, and in the future