External Sales Representative
External Sales Representative
Existing Customers & Demand Creation
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused External Sales Representative to join a growing sales team. This field-based role focuses on building strong relationships with existing customers while proactively creating demand for products and solutions across the assigned territory.
This is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional who enjoys managing accounts, identifying growth opportunities, and working closely with customers to deliver long-term value.
The Role
As an External Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to grow business within your territory. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs, introduce new solutions, and ensure a high level of service and satisfaction.
You will also play a key role in driving product awareness through presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers
Conduct regular onsite and virtual customer visits
Build strong relationships to understand customer needs and identify opportunities
Develop and manage account plans to support long-term growth and loyalty
Ensure excellent customer service by coordinating support and resolving issues effectively
Demand Creation & Business Development
Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling within existing accounts
Generate new demand through engagement with installers, planners, distributors, and other stakeholders
Promote products and solutions through presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions
Build awareness and encourage specification of products within customer projects
Territory & Sales Management
Develop and execute a clear territory growth strategy
Achieve agreed sales targets and performance objectives
Maintain accurate forecasts, sales pipelines, and activity reports using CRM tools
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments to adapt sales strategies
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who is proactive, relationship-driven, and confident working in a field-based sales environment.
Key skills include:
Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills
A proactive approach to identifying and developing sales opportunities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
Experience required:
Previous experience in external sales, account management, or field sales
Recommended Jobs
Accounts Assistant
This is an extremely varied and interesting role that will provide exposure to all aspects of Accountancy and Finance within a busy, commercially focussed and enterprising property group. Y…
Programming- (Various Disciplines) - Talent Pool (EU)
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side…
Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover)
The UK Women’s Budget Group is a feminist think tank that provides evidence and capacity building on women’s economic position and that proposes policy alternatives for a gender-equal economy. We act …
Outbound Sales Consultant
Join our growing team as an Outbound Sales Consultant and be part of a dynamic, target-driven environment where your contribution directly fuels business success. We’re looking for a passionate, re…
Maths Teacher - Girls’ School in Wandsworth (January Start)
Maths Teacher – Girls’ School in Wandsworth (January Start) Location: Wandsworth Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to Scale An Of…
Senior Consultant - R&D Advisory
You are the first to roll up your sleeves and work with relentless energy until you solve the unsolvable, beat the unbeatable and you always come out on top. In this role, you will join the R&D Ad…
Head of Monetisation & Partnerships
Role overview: Head of Monetisation & Partnerships Waterloo - Hybrid Working Full Time Permanent Grade 6 At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing…
VAT Associate Director, London
This fast growing, ambitious Top 30 professional services firm seeks an Associate Director, (or potentially a Director) to work alongside the Partner and help lead the VAT advisory team, ensuring del…
Private Client Senior
Personal Tax Senior Up to £39,000 | Top 30 London Firm | City Location | Hybrid (3 Days Office/2 Days WFH) | ATT/CTA Study Support The Opportunity A well-established Top 30 advisory and acco…