External Sales Executive

Job description

External Sales Executive – Steel Industry

Location: Staffordshire (Field-based)

Salary: £30,000 basic

OTE: £60,000+

Car: Plug-in Hybrid Company Car

Industry: Metals

Our client, an extremely well-established steel stockholder and processor based in Staffordshire, is seeking an experienced External Sales Executive to join their growing commercial team.

This is a field-based role, spending approximately 4 days per week on the road, managing and developing an existing portfolio of customers while also generating new business opportunities within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an established customer portfolio across the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the metals sector.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers through regular site visits.
• Promote the full range of steel products and processing capabilities.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to maximise profitability.
• Provide market feedback and identify opportunities for growth.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Essential: Strong understanding of the metals industry.
• Previous experience within steel stockholding, metal fabrication, laser profiling, or related processing environments.
• Proven external sales experience with a strong track record of generating new business.
• Confident relationship builder with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently on the road.

Package & Benefits:

• £30,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with OTE of £60,000+
• Plug-in hybrid company car
• Opportunity to work with a highly reputable and long-established business
• Long-term career progression within a stable organization

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Staffordshire

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English