Commercial Sales Executive
ALD & Aggreg8 Solutions · Dunmow, United Kingdom
LOCATION: Barnston, Essex and various locations
WORKING HOURS: 7:30 am – 17:00 Monday to Friday
REPORTING TO: Sales & Transport Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: None
MAIN PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES OF ROLE:
The Commercial Sales Executive is responsible for driving business growth, managing client relationships, and promoting the Aggreg8 brand. Additionally, you will provide crucial operational cover during holiday periods for both the Sales & Transport Manager and the Transport Planner / Administrator.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Business Development & Client Management: Manage both new and existing clients, building strong, long-lasting business relationships.
- Quoting & Tendering: Prepare and issue competitive quotes and tenders for aggregates and muckaway services.
- Client Engagement: Meet with clients at head office and externally, conduct site visits, and host Microsoft Teams calls to discuss requirements and opportunities.
- Brand Promotion: Act as an ambassador for Aggreg8, actively promoting our brand, services, and values in the market.
- Holiday & Operational Cover: Provide seamless cover during holidays for the Sales & Transport Manager, as well as the Transport Planner / Administrator, supporting daily transport schedules, order processing, and general administration when required.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the transport, sales, and administration teams to ensure smooth operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain safe working practices whilst undertaking your duties at all times
- To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices highlighting any issues appropriately
- Work flexibly and be receptive and adaptable to a changing environment within a fast-expanding Company
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by management
This list is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be liable to undertake such duties as may be reasonably required of you that are within your capability. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and subsequently revised and updated from time to time.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Proven experience in Sales, Business development and account management ideally within the aggregate industry
- Commercial Acumen: Strong quoting and tendering skills with a keen eye for business opportunities.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent face-to-face, telephone, and virtual communication skills, with a confident and professional presence when meeting clients.
- Organisational Skills: Highly organised, capable of multitasking, and comfortable stepping into operational/administrative roles to cover holiday periods.
- Adaptable & Proactive: Able to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and maintain a positive, flexible approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence