Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Sales Executive to join our team.The Business Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of the business by uncovering and developing new commercial opportunities, cultivating strong B2B relationships, and elevating the company’s strategic presence across the UK’s high-end beauty, wellness, and specialist hair sectors.
Responsibilities
· Identify, contact and qualify new trade clients (salons, spas, bridal stylists, corporate beauty accounts, online retailers).
· Develop and present tailored proposals to secure new B2B sales contracts and distribution agreements for premium beauty, haircare and wellness product lines.
· Manage and grow existing client and partner relationships to increase repeat business, upsell products and services, and convert leads into revenue.
· Work with internal teams to align sales strategies with product launches, e-commerce growth and service offerings.
· Monitor and research beauty industry trends, competitor activity and market opportunities within the online retail and service sectors, then use insights to refine sales approaches.
· Track sales pipelines, maintain accurate records in CRM, forecast revenue, report on performance against targets, and take action to meet or exceed quotas.
· Attend trade shows, client meetings and supplier events (in-person or virtual) to promote the brand, generate leads and negotiate terms.
· Coordinate with logistics, operations, and product delivery teams to ensure satisfactory order fulfilment and customer experience in line with business standards.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· Strong proficiency using CRM systems, sales analytics and standard office software (MS Office, Google Workspace).
· Proven experience in B2B sales, account management or business‑development roles, ideally within retail, e‑commerce, beauty or premium service sectors.
· Demonstrated track‑record of achieving or exceeding sales targets, securing new client contracts or growing distribution channels.
· Experience building and maintaining relationships with trade clients (e.g., retail partners, salons, event organisers), negotiating terms and closing deals.
· Solid understanding of multi‑channel retail environments (online/mail‑order, non‑store retail) and service‑driven sectors (beauty/hairdressing) is highly desirable.
· Ability to research market trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities, and translate insights into actionable sales strategies.
Skills and Attributes:
· Excellence in communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills; confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
· Strong commercial awareness, target‑driven mindset and resilience in a competitive sales environment.
· Excellent organisational, time‑management and prioritisation skills, able to manage a pipeline of leads and maintain accurate CRM records
· Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
· Creative and innovative thinker, with a flair for service presentation and client engagement.
· Adaptability and willingness to travel or attend trade events/meetings as needed for client development.
· Resilient, target-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,640.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
