Sales Executive

  • Permanent
  • Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester
  • Posted:
  • Salary: £27000 - £38000 per annum

Sales Executive

📍 Heald Green (Hybrid after probation)
🕘 Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm


The Opportunity

MPJ Recruitment are working in partnership with a rapidly growing business within the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) space, offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join their team.

This role provides a genuine entry point into M&A, combining telesales, lead generation, and relationship-building, with exposure to how deals are sourced and completed. You’ll be engaging directly with business owners and playing a key role in identifying new opportunities.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Research and identify potential acquisition targets
  • Make outbound calls to financial advice firms
  • Build relationships with directors and business owners
  • Qualify and validate new opportunities
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and track activity
  • Book meetings and manage follow-ups for senior members of the team
  • Support with admin and project-based tasks where required
  • Gain exposure to the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence and deal processes

What We’re Looking For

  • A strong interest in developing a career within M&A / corporate finance
  • Confident and professional telephone manner
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Target-driven with a positive attitude towards KPIs
  • Organised with the ability to manage workload effectively
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience in a similar role is required, and full training will be provided.


About You

  • Motivated, driven, and eager to learn
  • Resilient and comfortable working towards targets
  • Proactive with a team-oriented mindset
  • Professional and confident when speaking with senior stakeholders

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive basic salary (entry-level)
  • Uncapped bonus structure with strong earning potential
  • Clear progression into M&A / corporate finance
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and development
  • Hybrid working after probation
  • 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays

Apply Now

If you’re looking to build a career in a high-growth, high-reward industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started within M&A.

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