Sales Development Executive

Sales Development Executive

Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Salary: £ + Commission + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Sales Development Executive to join a growing business within the construction and interiors sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and is looking to build a long-term career in sales and business development.

You will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, building relationships, and developing a strong pipeline across sectors such as education, commercial, leisure and retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through outbound calls and targeted outreach


• Build and develop relationships with contractors, architects, specifiers and end users


• Identify and research upcoming projects and key decision-makers


• Develop and manage a consistent pipeline of sales opportunities


• Follow up on quotes and enquiries to maximise conversion rates


• Maintain accurate records on CRM systems


• Arrange meetings, site visits, and support senior sales colleagues


• Work towards individual sales targets and KPIs

• Previous experience in sales, business development, internal sales or account management


• Confident and resilient communicator, comfortable with cold calling


• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills


• Target-driven with a proactive and self-motivated attitude


• Organised with strong attention to detail


• Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems


• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

• £30,000 - £32,000 basic salary with commission structure


• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Full training and ongoing development


• Clear progression pathway into external sales or project-led roles


• Free on-site parking

Initially office-based, this role offers a structured onboarding period to develop product knowledge, systems understanding and pipeline activity. As you progress, you will gain exposure to client meetings, site visits and project development, working alongside experienced professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with ambition, energy and a genuine passion for sales who wants to grow with a forward-thinking business and build a long-term career.

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