Sales Executive

CV-LibraryDurham, County DurhampermanentPosted: 30 April 2026
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Job Title: New Business Sales Executive - Durham

Reporting to: Durham Managing Director

Role Overview

The New Business Sales Executive is responsible for proactively identifying, targeting, and acquiring new business opportunities. This role is highly target-driven and focused on building a strong sales pipeline through outbound activity and closing new deals.

New Business Sales Executives Key Responsibilities:

* Prospect and generate new leads via cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, and networking

* Identify decision-makers and build relationships with potential clients

* Qualify leads and convert them into sales opportunities

* Deliver sales pitches, presentations, and product demonstrations

* Negotiate terms and close new business deals

* Maintain an active and accurate pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

* Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

* Collaborate with marketing for lead generation campaigns

* Stay informed on market trends and competitor offerings

Key Skills & Competencies

* Strong cold-calling and outbound sales skills

* Resilience and persistence (comfortable with rejection)

* Excellent communication and persuasion skills

* Highly self-motivated and target-driven

* Strong negotiation and closing ability

* Ability to quickly build rapport with prospects

* Time management and pipeline discipline

The New Business Sales Excecutive will have:

* Proven experience in a new business / hunter sales role

* Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

* Experience in B2B sales (often preferred)

* Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools

* Degree not always essential; results matter more

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Number of outbound calls/emails per week

* New leads generated

* Meetings booked

* Conversion rate (lead → customer)

* Revenue from new business

* Pipeline value and activity levels

Salary

* £35,000 – £50,000 base

* Commission structure (OTE £55k–£65k)

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