The Role:
We are looking for a Junior Sales Executive to work directly alongside our Commercial Director - someone who has the right mindset, energy and drive to contribute to a growing sales team and make a real difference from day one.
This is not a role that requires years of experience, it is a role that requires the right person. Someone who is hungry, consistent, and genuinely excited by the idea of building a career in sales. You will learn how to become a top salesperson: from hunting new business, to building and managing international accounts.
You will be supported, challenged and developed every step of the way. But you will also be expected to show up with passion, ownership, and resilience. We are not hiring for skills. We are hiring for traits.
Are you energetic, determined, a great communicator and team-player? Then we want to hear from you!
Who we are:
The Women Automotive Network, is a global community of 50,000 from 100+ countries, dedicated to elevating and connecting women and allies across the automotive industry. We host Summits in Detroit, Europe, and Mexico, as well as year-round initiatives, such as a mentorship program, virtual event series, and local meetups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make high volumes of calls, emails and LinkedIn outreach with current Network members and new business enquiries
- Outbound sales hunting: research target companies, identify the right decision-makers, and book discovery calls
- Manage your pipeline from first contact to close, with consistent follow-up and clear next steps
- Keep the CRM updated after every interaction: logging calls, notes and next steps accurately
- Working closely with the Commercial Director on strategy, and supporting their pipeline
This role is for you, if:
- You are naturally energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- You are competitive and thrive on the chase - you like winning and want to earn commission
- You are resilient - you can handle rejection and pick yourself up without losing momentum
- You are consistent - you follow up, finish what you start, and don’t let things drop
- You are comfortable on the phone and willing to call people you have never spoken to before
- You want to grow fast in a small team where your impact is visible and rewarded
- You are energised by the Women Automotive Network mission and want to represent it with confidence
This role is not for you, if:
- You are uncomfortable with outbound calling or high volumes of outreach
- You are looking for a quiet, process-only role with no commercial pressure
- You want to manage accounts rather than hunt for new ones
- You need heavy structure and close supervision to stay productive
- You are looking for a large corporate environment with slow progression
What we're looking for:
We are genuinely open to candidates with little or no formal sales experience. A degree is not required. What matters is that you have the right traits: energy, resilience, ownership and the drive to have a career in sales.
Useful, but not essential, a background in any of the following: B2B sales, recruitment, media or event sales, membership or partnership sales, or any high-volume outbound role where you had to communicate, persuade or build relationships.
What we offer:
- Base salary £24,000–£34,000 depending on experience
- Uncapped Commission on every deal you close
- A clear, structured path to a Senior Sales Manager or Head of New Business
- Direct day-to-day mentorship from the Commercial Director
- Hybrid working: Maidstone office 2–3 days per week
- The chance to travel to our international Summits in Detroit, Germany and Mexico
- A small company where your progress is noticed and rewarded
- A mission-driven team that genuinely supports each other
Pay: £26,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to start your sales career at the Women Automotive Network?
- Tell us about a time you had to be persistent to get a result
- How do you prioritise tasks and stay organised when everything feels urgent?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidstone ME14
