HBS Group
Sales Executive

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Sales Executive / Colchester / Salary up to £40,000 + OTE £50,000
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We’re looking for ambitious and motivated Sales Executives to join a successful, family-owned supplier of educational supplies to over 3,000 schools across the South of England, based at the company’s Head Office in Colchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your own sales territory, where you’ll be rewarded for driving growth and building lasting customer relationships. The role would suit individuals with at least 2 years of sales experience who are used to consultative selling in a multi-category environment and are also hungry for sales career development and progression.
As part of a well-established, family-run business with over 50 years at the forefront of the educational supplies sector, you’ll play a key role in winning new business while developing and nurturing existing accounts to increase share of wallet.
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Key Responsibilities Of The Sales Executive
- Own and grow a dedicated sales territory, delivering on revenue targets
- Proactively engage with schools and educational institutions to generate new business (primarily by telephone)
- Develop strong relationships with customers to encourage long-term partnerships and increase share of wallet
- Sell across a wide portfolio of over 15,000 products, including our exclusive, high-quality brands
- Take full responsibility for growing revenue within your assigned territory
- Deliver excellent customer service and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients
Skills And Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in a targeted sales environment
- Confidence in prospecting, engaging decision-makers, and closing sales
- A natural communicator who can balance relationship-building with the drive to win new business
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple accounts
- Positive, ambitious, and hungry for success


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What’s in it for you
- Salary up to £40,000 (DOE) + commission (OTE up to £50,000)
- Monthly, quarterly and annual bonus structure
- Statutory pension and 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Comprehensive induction and training programme, supported by both our in-house sales coach and external sales trainer, plus LinkedIn learning access
- Career progression through a tiered sales structure to more senior roles
- The chance to make an impact in a supportive, family-run business that values its people
- Free onsite parking and staff BBQ’s
This is more than just a sales role – it’s an opportunity to take ownership of your career in a growing business where success is recognised and rewarded.
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