Sales Executive at Suffolk County Council

Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

38220.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Business development, Communication, Negotiation, Relationship building, Client onboarding, Proposal writing, Bid support, Reporting, Commercial awareness, Target driven, Initiative

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Sales Executive * East Suffolk Services Limited, Lowestoft NR32 2EF or Ufford IP13 6ET * £35,412 - £38,220 per annum * 37 hours per week  * Permanent * Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional ready to make a real impact? Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference  At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.  We’re a new, growing organisation—full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.  This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.   We currently have an opportunity to join our growing Commercial team as a Sales Executive.   Your role:  In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across Suffolk, building strong relationships with clients, and promoting our services through tailored solutions. You’ll manage the full sales journey, from initial contact to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and customer-focused experience. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll help deliver high-quality proposals, support bids, and contribute service improvements that meet client needs and drive growth. You will also produce reports on current and proposed commercial activity to enable the company to grow, learn and adapt to the commercial landscape. What you will need:  You will have proven experience in sales or business development, be highly motivated and target driven and have excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will also have the ability to work independently and have high levels of initiative, travelling between customer locations in Suffolk building commercial relationships. Do you have the skills, experience, or potential to succeed in this role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.   Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should  At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.  We value our staff In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle. These include: * A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers — including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance. * A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London. * Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling. * Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals. * Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more. * A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.  For more information  For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Justin Pedley (Assistant Director – Commercial) on 07353 166249 or justin.pedley@eastsuffolkservices.co.uk [justin.pedley@eastsuffolkservices.co.uk].   Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 May 2025.  Interview date: 21 May 2025.    How to apply  Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Job_descriptions/Sales_Executive_JD_updated26.docx] Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Templates/Supporting_Statement_Template_ESSL.docx]. Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept applications submitted in other formats.   Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.  For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL). [https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/eastsuffolkservices/pages/104036/?lastSelectedFacet=POSTING_DATES&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30]     

Responsibilities

The Sales Executive is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across Suffolk while managing the full sales journey from initial contact to onboarding. They will also collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality proposals and produce commercial activity reports to drive company growth.