Sales Executive job description template
A sales executive finds new customers, understands what they need and turns conversations into revenue. The best job descriptions for this role are specific about the product, the customer type and how success is measured, so candidates can judge whether they’ll thrive.
Template
Sales Executive Department: Sales Location: [City / Remote / Hybrid] Employment type: [Full time / Part time / Contract] About [Company name] [Two or three sentences about what your company does and why people enjoy working there.] About the role Find, win and grow customer accounts while hitting monthly targets. What you’ll do • Generate new leads through calls, emails, referrals and field visits • Understand customer needs and recommend the right products or plans • Give product demonstrations and prepare clear quotations • Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company policy • Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings and deals in the CRM • Follow up with existing customers to encourage repeat business and referrals • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets • Share market and competitor feedback with the product and marketing teams What we’re looking for • 1–3 years of experience in B2B or B2C sales (freshers with strong internships are welcome) • Clear spoken and written communication in English and the local language • Comfort with targets, follow-ups and handling objections • Basic familiarity with a CRM and spreadsheets • Willingness to travel within the assigned territory • A graduate degree in any discipline Nice to have • Experience selling to our customer segment • An existing network in the territory • A two-wheeler and valid licence for field roles What we offer [Compensation range, benefits, learning budget, flexible working and anything else that makes the role attractive.] How to apply [Apply link or instructions.]
How to use this template
- State the sales cycle length and average deal size so candidates can picture the job.
- Explain how incentives work — fixed versus variable pay, and when incentives are paid.
- Say whether the role is inside sales, field sales or a mix.
- Name the territory or city; location is one of the first filters sales candidates apply.
Interview questions for a sales executive
- Walk me through a deal you closed that almost fell through. What saved it?
- How do you plan your week when you’re behind target on the 20th?
- Sell me a product you use every day.
- How do you keep your pipeline data accurate?
Where to post your sales executive job
Post the finished description on your careers page, Google for Jobs, Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed, and share it on WhatsApp with a tracked link. With OneATS you can publish to all of them in one click and see which channel brings the best candidates.