Sales Executive in Oxford

Location: Oxford

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Smiths

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

Who are we?


Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982.

Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken.

With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England.

We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.


We are looking for a BDE to join our Commercial Waste Sales team of six.

You will be responsible for sales in Oxfordshire and North Cotswolds.

Basic knowledge of these areas is essential for successful application. 


You will be required to be out on the road for the majority of the week and work from our Tewkesbury office around once a week.


What are we offering?



  • Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
  • Salary: 28-32k (dependent on experience)
  • 32,000-36,800k uncapped OTE 
  • Performance based commission/bonus structure uncapped 
  • Car allowance 
  • Team social and charity events outside of work
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Corporate gym membership discount
  • Staff discount on skip hire
  • Progression opportunities
  • Unlimited access to mental health support
  • In return for this we are looking for someone who is:


  • Outgoing and presentable with the ability to instantly build rapport.
  • Experienced in direct or door to door sales.
  • Down-to-earth, our customers don’t want to hear corporate jargon and neither do we.
  • Target driven with a sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the success of the company.
  • What are our core values?


    If these values align with yours you are in the right place!


    Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.


    Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.


    Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.


    Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.


    Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus).

    We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.


    Responsibilities for the job role:



  • Seek out new business opportunities by Cold Calling, Telephone and via other platforms – Social Media, LinkedIn.
  • Inputting on quotes, contact information and deal stage data onto company CRM. 
  • Effective daily use of appropriate company information systems and databases to include the completion of monthly sales report for submission to the Sales Manager.
  • Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the goals of the organisation and enhancing the reputation of the company.
  • Liaise with clients to ensure the highest possible customer care performance/satisfaction and complete all relevant inspections and documentation.
  • Direct liaison with Technical and Commercial departments ensuring that up to date records of all activities are retained and report on the same to the Sales Manager.
  • Integrate and develop close working relationships with other Smith’s divisions and departments.
  • To build pro-active relationships with the team at Smith’s Headquarters Eastington, ensuring that your division benefits from the specialist skills and support available.

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