Sales Executive

Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week

Are you a proactive, results-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful difference?

At Grundon, our Sales team based near Gatwick goes beyond traditional selling, we are problem-solvers, advocates for sustainability, and trusted advisors to our clients.

We're currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management and sustainability solutions to a wide range of businesses. In this client-facing role, you'll be responsible for generating your own leads, cold-calling potential customers, securing appointments, and building lasting relationships that drive mutual success.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory
• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customized solutions and upselling where appropriate
• Handle sales inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service
• Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings, site risk observations, and relationship nurturing
• Collaborate closely with our Transport and Account teams to swiftly resolve any account-related issues
• Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepare and present monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager
• Ensure compliance with company policies, especially around health, safety, and employment regulations
• Tackle other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• A least 2 years of experience working within a sales environment
• Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling and client visits
• A confident, persuasive personality with a genuine passion for sales and customer care
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great time-management, organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general IT competency
• A strong desire to learn and continuously improve
• Waste management industry experience is a plus - but not essential
• A full current UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Discretionary company bonus
• Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon
• Life insurance cover
• 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment