Sales Executive

Salary/Rate:£26k - 28k per year + Bonus

Working Options:On-site

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Bradford

County:West Yorkshire

Specialism:Sales & Marketing

Job ref:0904SPSE

Post Date:April 9, 2026

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John Nesbitt

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

john.nesbitt@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

Sales Executive / Business Development Executive

£26,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Company Overview

A well-established UK manufacturer within the packaging and construction materials sector is seeking a Sales Executive to support its continued commercial growth.

This role has been created to strengthen lead generation and business development activity, helping the sales team identify and convert new opportunities across multiple markets. The business has a strong reputation within its sector, an established customer base, and offers a supportive environment for ambitious sales professionals looking to develop their career.

Job Overview

The Sales Executive will play a key role in generating and qualifying new business opportunities for the wider sales team. Working closely with internal stakeholders and field sales colleagues, the successful candidate will identify target accounts, engage prospective customers, and book qualified appointments while helping shape outbound sales strategy. This position offers clear progression into a field sales or broader commercial role over time.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage prospective B2B customers across target markets through outbound prospecting, LinkedIn, email, and market research
Qualify inbound and outbound leads, assessing commercial viability and booking appointments for the external sales team
Follow up quotations and nurture opportunities to maximise conversion rates
Maintain accurate CRM records, prospect pipelines, and lead databases
Work collaboratively with internal technical and customer service teams to improve lead quality and customer experience
Analyse prospecting activity and market trends to refine targeting and support lead generation strategy

Person Specification

Previous experience in telesales, lead generation, business development, internal sales, or appointment setting
Comfortable making outbound B2B sales calls and engaging decision-makers
Strong communication skills with the confidence to build rapport quickly
Commercially minded with an analytical approach to identifying opportunities
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and sales prospecting tools
Ambitious and motivated to progress into a broader sales / field sales role
Graduate calibre candidates with strong commercial aptitude will also be considered

Benefits

£26,000 basic salary
Uncapped bonus & £50 appointment incentive structure
Clear progression into external sales or broader commercial roles
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Full product and technical training
Long-term career development within a growing manufacturing business

To apply for this Sales Executive / Business Development Executive opportunity, please submit your CV today. For a confidential discussion and further details, contact the recruiting consultant directly.

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