Cole & Yates Recruitment Ltd
Sales Executive
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Sales Executive – Hybrid Role (Solihull Office + UK Travel)
A leading recruitment partner is representing a respected national contractor in the search for an ambitious Sales Executive. This is a confidential opportunity to join a market‑leading organisation specialising in high‑quality commercial surfacing solutions. The company delivers premium safety surfacing for playgrounds, sports facilities, recreational areas and public environments, supplying Local Authorities, Housing Developers, Schools, Architects and Trade Contractors across the UK.
Role Overview
The Sales Executive role offers a blend of office collaboration and field‑based autonomy. You’ll spend part of your week at the Solihull office and the remainder travelling to client sites nationwide. This hybrid structure gives you the freedom to manage your own diary while working closely with internal teams.
You will manage existing accounts, develop new business opportunities and guide customers through the full project lifecycle — from initial enquiry and site assessment to technical recommendations, quotations and final handover. Full technical training, product coaching and joint field visits are provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Account development: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- New business generation: Identify and secure opportunities with developers, schools, local authorities and contractors.
- Site visits: Attend sites across the UK to assess requirements and recommend suitable surfacing solutions.
- Technical quotations: Prepare accurate proposals and manage orders through to completion.
- Internal collaboration: Work with operations and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident communicator with proven sales experience and the ability to engage with professional buyers. You’ll be comfortable travelling regularly, managing your own schedule and building long‑term relationships.
Ideal Backgrounds Include:
- Estate Agency or New Build Sales
- Construction product sales
- Solution‑based B2B sales
No surfacing experience is required — just a willingness to learn and the drive to succeed.
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven sales experience within B2B, construction, property or related sectors
- Ability to travel across the UK for client visits
- Ability to commute to the Solihull office for hybrid working
- Strong communication, presentation and listening skills
- Confident engaging with professional buyers and decision‑makers
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable Experience:
- Background in construction product sales, estate agency or solution‑based B2B sales
- Experience conducting site visits or assessing project requirements
- Experience preparing quotations or proposals
- Familiarity with CRM systems or managing a sales pipeline
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Personal Attributes:
- Self‑motivated, proactive and target‑driven
- Strong relationship‑building skills
- Comfortable managing own diary and workload
- Willingness to learn technical products and solutions
Benefits
- £32,000–£35,000 base salary
- Results‑based bonus scheme
- Company car included
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Full technical training and ongoing product coaching
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Hybrid working structure (Solihull office + UK travel)
- Supportive internal team and structured onboarding
- Workplace pension scheme
- Opportunity to work on major national projects and build relationships with key decision‑makers
Apply Now – Sales Executive (Solihull)
If you’re looking for a hybrid sales role with strong earning potential, nationwide exposure and long‑term development, this position offers an excellent next step.
Confidential Recruitment Notice: As this vacancy is being managed confidentially on behalf of our client, full company details will be shared with shortlisted applicants. To learn more about our recruitment services and the sectors we support, please visit our website.
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