Senior Sales Executive

Job description

Sales Executive

Location: London / Strood, Kent / Hybrid

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission

We are working with a well-established and growing fire & security specialist seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to focus on securing new maintenance contracts and developing long-term client partnerships.

This is a field-based role with regular client meetings across London, supported by time in the Strood (Kent) office and home working flexibility. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving recurring revenue growth through service and maintenance agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new fire & security maintenance contract opportunities
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals and site visits
• Conduct site surveys to assess maintenance requirements
• Prepare accurate, competitive service proposals and quotations
• Develop and retain existing client relationships, identifying upselling opportunities
• Maintain an organised and active sales pipeline
• Work closely with engineering and service teams to ensure smooth onboarding
• Ensure proposals meet relevant compliance and industry standards
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular sales reporting
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets

Essential Skillset

• Proven experience in fire & security sales (maintenance sales highly desirable)
• Target-driven with a strong closing ability
• Ability to interpret technical information and deliver compliant solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Package

• £50,000 – £65,000 basic salary (higher level for candidates with security sales experience)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English