Sales Executive

Date 14/03/23

Location Bristol

Keen to further your career in sales? If you can give us waste industry experience (an advantage) and a hunger to work hard and hit your targets, how about a new permanent job with fantastic opportunities to progress and develop working for Grundon - an award-winning waste, environmental and quarrying company that develops and invests in the people that work for us. As Sales Executive, part of a three-strong team based at our Bristol office, you will earn a competitive salary, uncapped commission and a host of benefits, including:

- Company car
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
- Option to buy additional holiday 
- Reward and discount shopping scheme 
- Range of wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work, health cash plan and discounted gyms

About the Sales Executive role
In this job, every day is different: you meet new people and manage your own time and diary. As our Sales Executive, you will be part of a wider close-knit team where everyone works together and helps each other out. You will:
- Create and retain your own customer account base, ensuring they have waste solutions that meet their needs
- Manage existing accounts and convert queries into sales
- Make your own appointments to visit clients face to face, but also undertake cold calling - essential to build up your database

Grow with Grundon
The opportunities to progress in sales at Grundon are some of the best in the industry, as we're growing and developing new waste innovations and solutions that can help our customers - from shops and schools to restaurants and manufacturers - achieve their 'green' aspirations. You only have to visit our modern Energy from Waste facility on the outskirts of London to realise that a career with us as Sales Executive is far from boring.

What we're looking for in our Sales Executive
- You already have some sales experience under your belt
- Ideally, waste and recycling industry experience 
- You're proactive and highly self-motivated; a persuasive 'people person' with great communication skills
- You're good at organising your time and meeting deadlines
- Full UK driving licence

Working hours: 35 per week: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, although flexibility is required

Interested in joining the Grundon success story and embarking on a rewarding career path as our Sales Executive? Click apply. No agencies please 

Please note: We don’t use closing dates, but interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible. We advertised the role of Sales Executive on 14.03.23

What is it like working at Grundon?

We are committed to achieving diversity by employing the right people to deliver a high quality service based on equality of opportunity, skills, qualifications and relevant experience. We are the largest family-owned waste management company in the UK and we care as much about our employees as we do the environment. We aim to attract and retain high-quality, committed, enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals.

what we offer

Pension Scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mobile Phone Discounts

Mobile Phone Discounts

Holiday Plus

Holiday Plus

Perks at Work – Discount Shopping

Perks at Work – Discount Shopping

Introduce a Friend Scheme

Introduce a Friend Scheme

Suggestions and Innovations Scheme

Suggestions and Innovations Scheme

Long Service Benefits

Long Service Benefits

Come and join our team

Contact us today to find out how Grundon can provide you with a challenging and stimulating working environment, where you can fulfil your potential