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Sales Executive

Accrington
3 weeks ago
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Are you ready to kickstart your career in technical textiles with a leading global manufacturer?
You could join a well-established business at the forefront of innovation, supplying advanced technical products into the automotive, military, construction, and healthcare sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a confident sales professional, managing key accounts, building your own client portfolio, and becoming a vital member of the UK sales team.
You’ll get full training, including a ‘Product Technologist’ course at the Textile Centre of Excellence, plus the chance to travel across the UK and eventually internationally to visit HQ, meet with clients, attend trade shows, and connect with your team.
What You’ll Get
· £25k – £30k DOE
· 32 days holiday, increasing with service
· 5% matched pension
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Training & development including funded qualifications
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Exciting UK and overseas travel opportunities
About the role
· Managing and developing a portfolio of key clients
· Building new business opportunities and client relationships
· Contribute towards sales targets and revenue growth
· Learning in-depth about cutting-edge technical textiles
· Travelling across the UK and internationally for trade shows and industry events
· Collaborating closely with sales and technical teams to achieve business goals
About You
· Degree-qualified in textiles, materials science, engineering, or similar (preferred)
· 1–3 years’ sales or customer-facing experience
· Passionate about technical products and keen to learn
· Confident communicator with a clean, full UK driving licence (Essential)
This is a rare chance to launch your career with a respected global leader in technical textiles.
Call Lucy to find out more or apply now

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