Salary guide
Sales Executive
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
SalesBusiness
- The UK has over 500,000 sales professionals
Other names this job is known by
- Sales Representative
- Account Executive
Key responsibilities
- Sell products or services to customers
- Meet sales targets and KPIs
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Prepare quotes and negotiate deals
- Conduct market research
- Attend meetings and events
- Prepare sales reports
- Stay updated on products and competitors
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business or sales (advantageous)
- Experience in sales roles
- Communication and negotiation skills
- IT and CRM skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Executive
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Director
How to get the job
- Study business or sales
- Apply for an apprenticeship or trainee role
- Gain experience in sales
- Progress to senior or management roles with further training
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