Sales Executive

Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.

Location : Kent based (Hybrid working) with travel to offices / sites

Salary / package : £33,000 per annum + £3,000 car allowance + mileage claims

Contract type : Permanent

Hours : Full time, 40 hours per week

We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven Sales Executive to join our brand Landscape Services. In this client-facing role, you’ll be responsible for generating profitable revenue by securing new business and strengthening relationships with existing customers across Kent. If you’re commercially minded, confident building relationships, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who we are

Landscape Services is a specialist provider of outdoor maintenance and management services, offering expertise in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture, and landscaping. With over 80 years of combined experience in both public and private sectors, our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions that support and sustain our clients’ green spaces.

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), employing over 1,800 people and operating in more than 86 countries. With 33 trading businesses and expertise across HR, IT, energy, education, legal, and procurement, CSG delivers impactful services to both public and private sectors.

Why this role matters

As a Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving the growth of Landscape Services by securing high-value contracts and identifying opportunities within our existing client base. Your ability to build trust, understand client needs, and work closely with operational colleagues will ensure our services continue to make a real impact in schools, parishes, and commercial sites across Kent.

What you’ll be doing

• Visiting new and potential customers across Kent to develop strong, lasting relationships
• Reviewing and visiting current customer sites to identify new opportunities and generate quotes
• Preparing, presenting, and following up on quotes to secure orders
• Prioritising customer visits based on revenue potential and business needs
• Managing on-site queries and escalating to the Customer Experience team when required
• Following up on web-generated and other incoming leads
• Working alongside the Estimator for handovers and consistent client engagement
• Supporting the Marketing team with new business contracts (approx. 20% of role)
• Collaborating daily with the Operations team to ensure smooth service delivery
• Using digital follow-ups and calls to reduce unnecessary site visits
• Attending training, meetings, and completing admin tasks (approx. 1.5–2 days per week)

What we’re looking for

What you’ll get in return

Why CSG?

With over £800 million in annual revenue and consistent growth of 25% year-on-year, CSG is a leader in socially conscious commercial services. We’ve returned over £77 million in social value to the public sector. Joining us means contributing to real impact while developing your own career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will support you with any adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can help.