Sales Executive

Ian Williams has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive, based in central England, to join our Direct Sales team. In this role, you’ll focus on building strong client relationships face to face, identifying new opportunities, and driving enquiry flow growth across our painting product.

At Ian Williams, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services and creating lasting partnerships from the very first interaction. We’re looking for a proactive individual who enjoys building connections, understanding client needs, and working strategically to increase enquiry flow, while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year)
• 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
• Car allowance, private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

Sales Executive role

• Identifying and building on client opportunities outside traditional procurement routes
• Generating a consistent pipeline of qualified leads and meetings
• Working nationally with business units to fill order book gaps and drive growth
• Creating and supporting high-quality proposals and presentations
• Promoting Ian Williams Painting product to existing and new clients
• Collaborating with the Direct Sales team to align activity and maximise opportunities
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Representing the business at industry events and networking opportunities
• Keeping CRM systems updated and managing your pipeline effectively.

What will you bring to the Sales Executive role?

• Proven ability in business development, and account management
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Commercially aware with a target-driven mindset
• Organised, proactive, and confident communicator
• Experience managing key accounts
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience within construction, property, or facilities management, with knowledge of painting services, would be beneficial.

About Ian Williams Ltd

Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.

Applicant details will be used solely for recruitment purposes, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.