Sales Executive

Are you a technical-minded sales professional with a passion for engineered safety solutions? This is your opportunity to join an established name in the height safety sector, offering innovative access and fall protection systems to a wide client base across construction, transport, aviation, utilities, and beyond.

The Company:

Our client is a recognised leader in designing and delivering bespoke height safety systems. With decades of industry expertise and a strong engineering-led approach, they support clients across a range of safety-critical sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a technically focused Sales Executive to support the development of a new proactive sales function and expand their presence across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities:

• As a Sales Executive, you will take a proactive lead in identifying new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Work closely with existing clients to maintain relationships and uncover further sales potential.
• Manage a full UK sales territory with occasional international travel to support global clients.
• Sell the full suite of engineered height safety solutions into key industries.
• Research new markets, generate qualified leads, and convert opportunities into long-term clients.
• Deliver technical product demonstrations and conduct client surveys.
• Build strong internal relationships across engineering, project, and support teams.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the product range and keep informed on competitor activity.
• Coordinate sales activities to meet and exceed agreed targets.
• Split your time between field-based meetings and office/home working, with flexibility.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within the construction or engineered product space.
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to read working drawings.
• An engineering background or qualification (degree desirable, not essential).
• Consultative sales approach with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated, professional, and commercially astute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally and occasionally internationally.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Extensive training and ongoing development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression in a growing organisation.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a sales executive with a technical mindset to step into a role where you can make a real impact in an expanding, safety-critical industry. If you’re looking for a long-term move into a business that values innovation and expertise—apply today.