Sales Support Executive

Smart10

  • St Albans
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title - Sales Support ExecutiveDepartment - SalesReporting To - Managing DirectorLocation – St Albans, HertfordshireSalary - £30,000 paContract – Permanent, Full time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (40-hour week)The RoleThis position requires the successful candidate to work closely with the Managing Director, with a view to drive sales growth and support the delivery of the company’s commercial strategy. Acting as a central point of coordination, this role combines sales administration, client management, and organisational support.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring business opportunities are maximised, the sales process runs smoothly and efficiently, and the MD is able to focus on strategic priorities, from within the Energy / Utilities Sector.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the CRM system to ensure all leads, opportunities, and renewals are accurately recorded and progressed.
  • Track and follow up on potential opportunities, proactively following up actions to move deals forward.
  • Prepare client proposals, client contracts, and create tailored presentations to support the MD in winning business.
  • Supporting tender submissions and pricing requests, ensuring accuracy and time scales are met.
Client & Supplier Engagement
  • Act as a key contact for both client and supplier queries, ensuring professional and timely responses.
  • Coordinate client meetings, calls, and updates to strengthen relationships and client retention.
  • Ensure contract paperwork, compliance, and documentation is completed and maintained to a high standard.
Strategic Support
  • Provide the MD with data insights, reports, and dashboards on sales performance, client renewals, and revenue pipeline.
  • Support commercial planning, helping to prioritise opportunities and maximise revenue.
  • Prepare the Managing Director with the information, materials, and actions required for meetings.
Operational Organisation
  • Manage the Managing Director’s calendar, prioritising meetings and ensuring preparation materials are ready in advance.
  • Organise internal and external meetings, preparing agendas and capturing actions as and when required.
  • Proactively identify ways to improve workflows and sales processes to enhance efficiency.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with CRM systems (desirable).
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, clients, and suppliers.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and adapt to changing demands.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Proven experience in a sales support, sales operations, or commercially focused admin role (essential).
  • Background in energy, and or utilities, or B2B professional services would be desirable.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders, or directors, in a commercial environment (advantageous).
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary (dependent

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