Business sales executives Pay Data UK — 2024

Business sales executives roles in the UK earn a median of £34,891 per year, equivalent to £17.27 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 0.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £29,723 to £53,023 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Business sales executives roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Business sales executives

Business sales executives provide advice to existing and potential customers, and receive orders for specialist machinery, equipment, materials and other products or services that require technical knowledge.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• discusses customer requirements and advises them on the capabilities and limitations of the goods or services being sold
• quotes prices, credit details, delivery dates and payment arrangements and arranges for delivery and installation of goods if appropriate
• makes follow up visits to ensure customer satisfaction and to obtain further orders
• stays abreast of advances in product/field and suggests possible improvements to product or service
• maintains records and accounts of sales made and handles customer complaints

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants usually possess academic qualifications and/or relevant experience in a particular profession or speciality. Training is usually on-the-job. Professional and vocational qualifications at levels 2 and 3 are available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.