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Sales Executive

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Sales Executive
Preston - Office Based
£25,000 £30,000 + Commission + Holiday + Pension + Healthcare + Progression + Great Working Culture

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sales professional with experience in cold calling, lead generation, and client development to join a growing and respected engineering business offering excellent progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.

This company specialises in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Sales Executive to the team to help generate new business opportunities, develop relationships with clients, and support the wider operations team.

In this role, you will be responsible for prospecting new clients, generating leads through cold calling and other methods, and supporting business development initiatives. You will work closely with the sales and operations teams to ensure targets are met and client relationships are strengthened.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development, ideally within engineering, construction, or technical services. Strong communication, resilience, and organisational skills are essential. You will also need to be happy working in an office full time.

A great opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll be valued for your expertise and have the chance to progress your career within a growing and dynamic company.

The Role:


  • Generate and manage new sales opportunities through cold calling, emails, and networking

  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients to support business growth

  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure client needs are understood and met

  • Maintain accurate records of leads and client interactions in the CRM

  • Office-based role with occasional client visits as required


The Person:


  • Experience in sales, lead generation, or business development within engineering, construction, or technical services

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Resilient and target-driven with the ability to generate new business opportunities

  • Confident working in an office-based environment

  • Full UK driving licence preferred

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.