Sales Executive

Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: On-site Edmonton North London with UK travel Sales trips
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm Friday 9am-4.30pm in summer and 3.30pm in winter plus Sunday 8.30pm-3pm
Salary: £35,000-£37,000 basic plus OTE £10,000-£15,000

Overview

Our client is a long-established UK B2B fabric wholesaler with over 140 years of heritage. Supplying fabric retailers and manufacturers across the fashion hobby and craft sectors they are currently undergoing an exciting re-brand and digital transformation to modernise operations and enhance the customer experience.

They are seeking a motivated commercially astute Sales Executive to drive revenue growth strengthen key customer relationships and support the next phase of business expansion. The role focuses on strategic customers including resellers and large production houses.

Role summary

The Sales Executive will play a key role in driving revenue and developing long-term client partnerships. You will manage a portfolio of B2B customers identify new business opportunities and deliver a high-quality customer experience through proactive sales activity strategic account management and regular in-person visits.

Our client is open to appointing either a permanent employed Sales Executive or an experienced Sales Agent on a commission-based structure depending on the candidate.

Benefits

• Established B2B business with a loyal repeat customer base

• Close mentoring from the CEO and collaboration with an energetic sales team

• Opportunity to build and develop your own sales portfolio within a respected name in the textile industry

Key responsibilities

Client relationships and account management
Manage and grow a portfolio of B2B clients building long-term relationships understanding evolving requirements and identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities through regular contact and performance reviews.

Sales development and revenue generation
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research outbound engagement and industry networking to drive revenue growth and increase market share.

Client visits and on-site service
Plan showroom appointments and conduct monthly sales trips delivering a professional responsive service while identifying growth opportunities.

Sales forecasting and reporting
Maintain accurate records of sales activity within internal systems and contribute to quarterly sales reviews.

Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with buying and merchandising marketing and warehouse teams to ensure strategic alignment consistent service delivery and effective issue resolution.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven sales experience preferably within B2B physical products wholesale or textiles

• Experience working as a sales agent is advantageous

• Fast learner with strong commercial awareness common sense and a positive professional attitude

• Confident communicator with persuasive client-facing skills

• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel

• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital sales tools

• Target-driven and commercially focused

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals we encourage you to apply below!