Sales Executive - New Business Development

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£35,000–£58,000 a year

Reading

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This permanent, full-time Sales Executive role focuses on new business development through proactive outreach and consultative pitching. The work involves managing the entire sales cycle, from initial prospecting and cold calling to negotiating and closing deals with global clients.

Best for

Commercially minded sales professionals experienced in cold calling and digital prospecting tools.

Non-negotiable

Right to work in the UK.

Worth knowing

This role is 100% office-based in Reading.

What you need

Required

  • Cold calling

    Clearly required in the listing

  • New business generation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Consultative sales

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial acumen

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Presentation skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Self-motivation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • LinkedIn

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Sales Prospector

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • ZoomInfo

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Outlook

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • Language skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Psychometrics knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Generate new business leads

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage full sales cycle

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Present tailored solutions

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Nurture client relationships

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Track sales performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate on business growth

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Uncapped commission
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Location: Reading (100% office based) Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 base, £58,000 OTE, although uncapped commission and the opportunity to thrive. Core requirements: Cold Calling / New Business Generation. LinkedIn Skills. Experience of using sale generations medias, such as Sales Prospector / Zoom Info etc. Must be self-motivated. Consultative approach – pitch to clients. Proactive, think outside of the box. Language skills a bonus, as the target audience is global, although the business language is English. As a Sales Executive - New Business Development, you will drive business growth by generating new opportunities and converting them into lasting client partnerships. From building your own pipeline to closing deals, you’ll manage the full sales cycle with confidence and energy. You will be working for a world-leading provider of highly innovative psychometrics, who has been providing cutting-edge personality, emotional intelligence, and competency tools and qualification programmes for over 15 years – they are an already established, but also fast growing organisation, and the opportunities are endless – especially as their products are great for any SME and Global Corporation, even if going through downsizing, mergers, restructures, performance enhancements. This Sales Executive - New Business Development role is ideal for a commercially minded, digitally savvy communicator who thrives on creating connections, delivering impactful solutions, and helping clients unlock value. You’ll work closely with our supportive team, developing your skills in a learning-focused environment where initiative is encouraged, and every voice makes an impact. What you will be doing as the Sales Executive - New Business Development: Generate leads through proactive outreach (cold calling), referrals, events, and LinkedIn networking. Nurture opportunities with timely follow-ups, discovery meetings, and tailored proposals. Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting to pitching, negotiating, and closing. Present solutions to clients with confidence, aligning the companies products to their needs. Collaborate with colleagues to share leads, co-ordinate delivery, and win new business. Expand reach by attending conferences and exploring new markets. Track progress by capturing lead data and reporting feedback to management. What we’re looking for: Degree-level education or equivalent work experience. Strong commercial acumen with a client-first approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English). Confident presenter with strong attention to detail. Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Right to work in the UK. Desirable: Knowledge of organisational psychology, psychometrics, or the learning & development industry. Sales Executive - New Business Development Location: Reading (100% office based) Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 base, £58,000 OTE, although uncapped commission and the opportunity to thrive

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