An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Sales Executive to join our Business Development team.
Kinley is a family owned business with a vision to be the first choice for landscape edging. Please take a look at our website to see some of the amazing projects we have been involved in www.kinley.co.uk
Sitting within the Business Development area, you will play a key role in connecting our brand with the right people. From identifying new contacts to scheduling CPDs, coordinating product sample mock-ups and managing event invitations. You'll ensure our sales and specification teams have a strong pipeline of appointments.
You will have a drive for success, be self-motivated, committed to delivering excellent service with great interpersonal skills, and someone who loves a challenge.
You may work from home three to four days per week, with the expectation that you are in the office at least one day each week.
Still interested?
Core responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and reach out to new prospects, particularly architecture and design practices, via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels.
- Book CPD presentations and training sessions, ensuring all logistical details are confirmed and handed over to the relevant presenter.
- Schedule in-person and virtual appointments for sample mock-ups and design/product reviews.
- Support event booking and attendance confirmations, ensuring key clients are invited and follow-up appointments are arranged.
- Maintain and update the CRM with contact details, appointment status, notes, and outcomes.
- Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to prioritise target accounts and campaign follow-ups.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with gatekeepers, specifiers, and decision-makers.
- Follow up on marketing-generated leads and convert interest into booked meetings.
- Track performance against KPIs including booked meetings, new contacts, and lead conversions
Attributes required:
- A proactive driven individual, that is efficient in task management
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Flexible in task priorities
- Friendly disposition, personable and enjoys working in a team environment
- Self-disciplined with great time management skills
- Key fit with the 5 Kinley values – Humble, Hungry, Smart, Aligned, Trustworthy
Person Specification:
- Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential
- Computer literate with strong administrative skills
- Previous experience with using a CRM system
- Excellent telephone manner
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- Full valid UK driving licence required due to the location of our Head Office
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- sales, customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- using a CRM system: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence due to location of the office (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience in sales and/or appointment booking roles?
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence & own transport due to location (required)
Work Location: In person
