Internal Sales Executive

  • On Target Recruitment Ltd
  • Blackburn, Lancashire
  • Jul 27, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

The Job

The Company:
This long-established manufacturer specialises in precision-machined plastic components, primarily servicing the food production and packaging sectors. Using CNC machining and die-cutting technologies, they supply components for conveyors, cutting boards, and packaging systems. Their customers range from large national distributors like Nisbets, Bunzl, and Alliance to bespoke manufacturers in the shoe, saddle, and toy industries. With a strong reputation for quick turnaround and custom solutions, they are growing their internal sales function to support inbound enquiries and field sales activity.

Benefits of the Internal Sales Executive

  • Competitive salary with bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • Supportive and friendly 6-person internal sales team
  • Full training and development opportunities
  • Stability and growth within a well-established manufacturer
  • Opportunity to transition into technical sales for the right candidate

The Role of the Internal Sales Executive

  • Handle inbound enquiries via phone and email, often from large distributors or the external sales team
  • Prepare and turn around quotes quickly and accurately for CNC-machined and die-cut plastic products
  • Liaise with customers in packaging, food processing, and other industrial sectors to understand their requirements
  • Work alongside a small, experienced sales team to ensure orders are processed efficiently and professionally
  • Maintain and build customer relationships, offering technical support where needed
  • Track and follow up on quotes, supporting ongoing customer needs and helping convert opportunities into sales
  • Gain a deep understanding of the company s product range and manufacturing capabilities

The Ideal Person for the Internal Sales Executive

  • Experience working in or selling to CNC machining environments is a strong advantage
  • A background in technical or industrial sales, particularly in plastics or manufacturing, is highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
  • Confident working with quotes, orders, and a high volume of inbound enquiries
  • Technically minded and able to learn product specifications quickly
  • Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment

If you think the role of Internal Sales Executive is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Darren Wrigley
Email: (url removed)
Tel no.: (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.