Full job descriptionSalary: Competitive + uncapped commission
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week
Are you a proactive, results-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful difference?


At Grundon, our Sales team based near Gatwick goes beyond traditional selling, we are problem-solvers, advocates for sustainability, and trusted advisors to our clients.
We’re currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to deliver bespoke waste management and sustainability solutions to a wide range of businesses. In this client-facing role, you’ll be responsible for generating your own leads, cold-calling potential customers, securing appointments, and building lasting relationships that drive mutual success.
What You’ll Be Doing As A Sales Executive:

• Proactively generate new business through cold-calling and client visits within your territory

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, providing customised solutions and upselling where appropriate

• Handle sales inquiries efficiently via phone, email, or in-person, ensuring top-tier customer service

• Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings, site risk observations, and relationship nurturing

• Collaborate closely with our Transport and Account teams to swiftly resolve any account-related issues.

• Log interactions and opportunities via CRM systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

• Prepare and present monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager

• Ensure compliance with company policies, especially around health, safety, and employment regulations

• Tackle other duties and special projects as needed
What You’ll Need:

• A least 2 years of experience working within in a sales environment

• Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles, ideally involving cold-calling and client visits

• A confident, persuasive personality with a genuine passion for sales and customer care

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Great time-management, organisational ability, and attention to detail

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general IT competency

• A strong desire to learn and continuously improve

• Waste management industry experience is a plus – but not essential

• A full current UK driving licence
What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Company car

• Discretionary company bonus.

• Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.

• Life insurance cover.

• 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ holiday.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
REF: INDSPO