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.

What You’ll Be Doing As A Sales Executive:

• Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory.

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customised 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.

What You’ll Need:

• A least 2 years of experience working within in 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, organisational 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.

• 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.

• Company Car.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.