Internal Sales Executive
Forrest Recruitment · Preston, North West
Internal Sales Executive at Forrest Recruitment, based in Preston, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Preston, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Sales Executive
Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247254
About the role
Internal Sales Executive – Permanent – Preston (PR2) – up to £32.5k basic + comm
We are delighted to be partnered exclusively with this well-established and growing business within the home improvement sector. Due to continued success, they are looking to recruit an Internal Sales Executive to join their busy Sales team. Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, this is a varied and fast-paced role offering the opportunity to work with both new and existing customers whilst supporting the continued growth of the business. Day-to-day duties will include:
- Regular communication with prospective and existing customers via telephone, email and other communication channels
- Making outbound sales and follow-up calls
- Handling inbound new business enquiries and managing them through to first order
- Conducting due diligence on new enquiries and identifying any conflicts or adverse findings
- Keeping customers informed of products, schemes, offers and support services
- Sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calling
- Following up quotations and liaising closely with the Quotes Department
- Supporting the Head of Sales & Marketing with CRM and Microsoft Excel reports
- Assisting the Quotes Department with amendments and quotation updates
- Providing professional customer support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with customer enquiries appropriately
- Organising and sending marketing materials including samples, brochures and merchandise
- Liaising with internal departments to ensure a smooth customer journey
- Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Reporting any Health & Safety concerns to management
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday – 8am – 5pm
Flexibility will be required to work additional hours when overtime is required.
Company Benefits:
Company pension, free on-site parking, company events, Cycle to Work Scheme and Health & Wellbeing Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding business with a supportive working environment. They are looking for a confident team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, previous sales support, internal sales or customer service experience, together with a proactive attitude and the ability to build strong customer relationships.
Please apply via indeed or forward your CV to [email removed] for consideration.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
Indwig
Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247254 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment
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