Average Sales salary in East Midlands

FIELD SALES EXECUTIVELOCATION: Ideally based around NOTTINGHAM or DERBYSALARY: £35,000 OTE (Basic £25,000) + COMPANY CAR + BONUS + PENSION + BENEFITSI am currently looking for a Field Sales Executive to join a market-leading company supplying specialist products into the automotive aftermarket.This opportunity would suit an experienced Field Sales Executive with aftermarket experience, or a successful field sales professional from another sector looking for a new challenge.This role is also an excellent next step for a high-performing Internal Sales or Telesales professional ready to progress their career into a field-based sales role.Joining this market leading businesses in the Automotive Aftermarket can offer great earning potential, ongoing support, ongoing training, personal development, supportive work colleagues and realistic career or further development.WHAT WE OFFER:Full training programme with hands-on mentoringRealistic £35K OTE with performance-based bonusesCompany car provided from day oneOngoing support, personal development, and internal promotion opportunities5-day working week - no weekendsTHE CANDIDATE:We are looking for someone who is:Technically inclined - experience with CAR BODY WORK, BODYSHOP, or MECHANICAL REPAIR is helpful but NOT essentialA confident communicator who enjoys meeting peopleInterested in CARS, PAINT WORK, VEHICLE REPAIR, or the AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET and SALESAble to identify and grow new and existing SALES ACCOUNTSComfortable with PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION and explaining technical featuresFocused on customer service and building strong client relationshipsIn possession of a FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE - essentialSales experience is beneficial but not required - attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn are most importantNEXT STEPS:We offer candidates the chance to SPEND A DAY IN THE FIELD with one of our experienced TECHNICAL SALES DEMONSTRATORS to see the role in action.If you're ready to build a career in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SALES, apply now.TO APPLY:Send your CV to Robert Cox at Glen Callum AssociatesEmail: Phone: JOB REF: 4206RCCGlen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Technical Sales Executive£50,000 per annumWe at JKR are excited to be recruiting a Technical Sales Executive for one of our key clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company!Technical Sales Executive Roles and Responsibilities:New Business Development (Primary Focus)Proactively identify, target, and secure new customer accounts across emerging sectors and applications to drive sustainable and profitable business growthManage the full new business sales cycle, from market research and prospect identification through initial engagement, proposal development, and contract awardGenerate new business opportunities through a combination of outbound prospecting, inbound lead management, trade exhibitions, networking activities, and targeted market analysisDevelop and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring leads are effectively qualified, prioritised, and progressed through the sales funnelPrepare and deliver commercial proposals, quotations, and pricing strategies for prospective clients in alignment with company pricing policies and profitability targetsLead commercial negotiations with prospective customers, including the agreement of pricing structures, contract terms, and conditionsCollaborate closely with Technical, Production, and Customer Service teamsIdentify unmet market needs and emerging opportunities, recommending new products, applications, or market approaches aligned with the organisation’s manufacturing capabilitiesRepresent the company professionally at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitionsSupport sales and marketing initiatives to drive lead generation and market expansionMaintain accurate records of prospect interactions, opportunity status, and pipeline value within company systemsSelective Existing Account DevelopmentDevelop existing customer accountsIdentify and pursue expansion opportunities within existing customers that align with the company’s strategic growth objectivesLead the commercial activity for such opportunities, including pricing, proposals and negotiationWork with internal teams to ensure expanded business is successfully introduced and stabilisedOngoing routine account management, retention activity and incremental volume growth remain outside the primary scope of the role unless specifically agreedTechnical Sales Executive Required Skills and Experience:Demonstrated success in new business and business development sales, with a proven track record of securing new customer accountsKnowledge of specialty papers or films / silicone coatings / industrial tapes / labels an advantageExperience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and contract closureStrong commercial acumen, including expertise in pricing, quoting, margin management, and contract negotiationBackground in technical, manufacturing or industrial salesAbility to clearly communicate technical products and applications in a commercially focused, customer-centric mannerProven ability to build, manage, and advance a structured sales pipeline effectively Proficient in CRM and sales management systems for tracking opportunities, pipeline, and customer dataSelf-motivated and able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive results in a hunter-style sales roleExperience collaborating cross-functionally with technical, production, or operational teams to convert opportunities into confirmed ordersTechnical Sales Executive Personal Characteristics: Self-motivated – owns targets, pipeline, and performanceResilient – thrives through rejection, long sales cycles, and complex negotiationsAdaptable – balances new business hunting with selective account growthHunter mindset – driven to win new business and create opportunitiesCommercially confident – skilled in discussing pricing, value, and terms with senior decision-makersResults-focused – prioritizes outcomes and revenue over activity aloneComfortable with ambiguity – builds opportunities independently from scratchStrategic – identifies new markets, applications, and growth opportunitiesTechnically curious – understands products, applications, and customer processesStrong communicator – clear and credible in-person and remotelyCollaborative yet independent – works with teams while managing own workloadOrganized – manages structured pipeline and prioritizes high-value opportunitiesTechnical Sales Executive Benefits:Private medical insuranceDeath in Service 4x salaryCompany car or car allowancePhone and laptopPension and employee benefits packageTechnical and operational support to help convert opportunitiesOpportunity to play a key role in growth-focused commercial strategyJackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

Technical Sales Executive£50,000 per annumWe at JKR are excited to be recruiting a Technical Sales Executive for one of our key clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company!Technical Sales Executive Roles and Responsibilities:New Business Development (Primary Focus)Proactively identify, target, and secure new customer accounts across emerging sectors and applications to drive sustainable and profitable business growthManage the full new business sales cycle, from market research and prospect identification through initial engagement, proposal development, and contract awardGenerate new business opportunities through a combination of outbound prospecting, inbound lead management, trade exhibitions, networking activities, and targeted market analysisDevelop and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring leads are effectively qualified, prioritised, and progressed through the sales funnelPrepare and deliver commercial proposals, quotations, and pricing strategies for prospective clients in alignment with company pricing policies and profitability targetsLead commercial negotiations with prospective customers, including the agreement of pricing structures, contract terms, and conditionsCollaborate closely with Technical, Production, and Customer Service teamsIdentify unmet market needs and emerging opportunities, recommending new products, applications, or market approaches aligned with the organisation’s manufacturing capabilitiesRepresent the company professionally at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitionsSupport sales and marketing initiatives to drive lead generation and market expansionMaintain accurate records of prospect interactions, opportunity status, and pipeline value within company systemsSelective Existing Account DevelopmentDevelop existing customer accountsIdentify and pursue expansion opportunities within existing customers that align with the company’s strategic growth objectivesLead the commercial activity for such opportunities, including pricing, proposals and negotiationWork with internal teams to ensure expanded business is successfully introduced and stabilisedOngoing routine account management, retention activity and incremental volume growth remain outside the primary scope of the role unless specifically agreedTechnical Sales Executive Required Skills and Experience:Demonstrated success in new business and business development sales, with a proven track record of securing new customer accountsKnowledge of specialty papers or films / silicone coatings / industrial tapes / labels an advantageExperience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and contract closureStrong commercial acumen, including expertise in pricing, quoting, margin management, and contract negotiationBackground in technical, manufacturing or industrial salesAbility to clearly communicate technical products and applications in a commercially focused, customer-centric mannerProven ability to build, manage, and advance a structured sales pipeline effectively Proficient in CRM and sales management systems for tracking opportunities, pipeline, and customer dataSelf-motivated and able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive results in a hunter-style sales roleExperience collaborating cross-functionally with technical, production, or operational teams to convert opportunities into confirmed ordersTechnical Sales Executive Personal Characteristics: Self-motivated – owns targets, pipeline, and performanceResilient – thrives through rejection, long sales cycles, and complex negotiationsAdaptable – balances new business hunting with selective account growthHunter mindset – driven to win new business and create opportunitiesCommercially confident – skilled in discussing pricing, value, and terms with senior decision-makersResults-focused – prioritizes outcomes and revenue over activity aloneComfortable with ambiguity – builds opportunities independently from scratchStrategic – identifies new markets, applications, and growth opportunitiesTechnically curious – understands products, applications, and customer processesStrong communicator – clear and credible in-person and remotelyCollaborative yet independent – works with teams while managing own workloadOrganized – manages structured pipeline and prioritizes high-value opportunitiesTechnical Sales Executive Benefits:Private medical insuranceDeath in Service 4x salaryCompany car or car allowancePhone and laptopPension and employee benefits packageTechnical and operational support to help convert opportunitiesOpportunity to play a key role in growth-focused commercial strategyJackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.