The first table below looks at the demand for the Sales Executive role in IT jobs advertised across the UK. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Sales Executive in their job title over the 3 months to 24 May 2013 with a comparison to the same period in the previous 2 years. The second table is for comparison and provides aggregates for all Job Titles currently tracked.

Location
3 months to
24 May 2013
Same period 2012 Same period 2011
Sales Executive
Rank 686 675 649
Rank change year-on-year
-11 -26
Permanent jobs requiring a Sales Executive 176 228 235
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in the UK 0.163% 0.189% 0.189%
As % of the Job Titles category 0.172% 0.199% 0.200%
Number of salaries quoted 125 169 202
Average salary £35,000 £35,000 £35,000
90% offered a salary of more than £20,000 £23,500 £21,000
10% offered a salary of more than £75,000 £105,000 £100,000
UK excluding London average salary £46,250 £31,000 £34,000
% change year-on-year
+49.19% -8.82%
All Job Titles
UK
Permanent IT job ads with a match in the
Job Titles category
102035 114410 117207
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in the UK 94.41% 94.80% 94.20%
Number of salaries quoted 84835 98106 99148
Average salary £42,500 £42,500 £42,500
90% offered a salary of more than £26,500 £27,500 £26,500
10% offered a salary of more than £67,500 £72,500 £70,000
UK excluding London average salary £38,000 £38,000 £37,500
% change year-on-year
- +1.33%

Sales Executive
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving total of permanent IT jobs citing Sales Executive within the UK as a proportion of the total demand within the Job Titles category.

Sales Executive Jobs Demand Trend

Sales Executive
Salary Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing Sales Executive within the UK.

Sales Executive Salary Trend

Sales Executive
Salary Histogram

This chart provides a salary histogram for IT jobs citing Sales Executive over the 3 months to 24 May 2013 within the UK.

Sales Executive Salary Histogram

Sales Executive
Top 30 Job Locations

The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the average salaries quoted in IT jobs citing Sales Executive within the UK over the 3 months to 24 May 2013. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 3 month period last year.

Location
(Click each for more statistics)
Rank Change
on Same Period
Last Year
Matching
Permanent
IT Job Ads
Average Salary
Last 3 Months
Average Salary
% Change
on Same Period
Last Year
England -34 165 £35,000 -
South East +5 57 £41,250 +33.06%
London +11 51 £30,000 -53.84%
Berkshire -8 21 £36,250 +17.88%
East of England +13 15 £30,000 -14.28%
North West -6 13 £67,500 +187.23%
Surrey +5 12 £32,500 -26.13%
City of London +3 12 £29,500 -52.80%
East Midlands +1 12 £70,000 +211.11%
Buckinghamshire +2 11 £45,000 -
Cambridge - 10 - -
Cambridgeshire - 10 - -
Northamptonshire +5 9 £70,000 +225.58%
Reading -2 8 £35,000 +12.90%
Milton Keynes -9 8 £35,000 -22.22%
Hampshire -5 5 £65,000 +225.00%
Manchester -30 5 £27,500 +17.02%
Cheshire +6 4 £75,000 +122.22%
Lancashire +1 4 £75,000 +233.33%
North East +1 4 £37,000 +37.03%
South West -1 4 £24,000 -12.72%
Yorkshire -5 4 £20,250 -25.00%
Bedfordshire - 4 £30,000 -
Scotland - 4 £39,250 -
Staines +27 3 £60,000 +36.36%
West Yorkshire -6 3 £15,500 -38.00%
Kent -13 3 £22,500 -50.00%
Ascot - 3 £25,500 -
Kingston Upon Thames - 3 £31,500 -
High Wycombe - 3 £55,000 -

Sales Executive
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 24 May 2013, IT jobs within the UK that cited Sales Executive in their job title mentioned the following IT skills in order of popularity. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled with Sales Executive in their job title.

1 127 (32.56%) Business Development
2 103 (26.41%) Marketing
3 69 (17.69%) CRM
4 63 (16.15%) Microsoft
5 61 (15.64%) Finance
6 52 (13.33%) B2B
7 48 (12.31%) Degree
8 46 (11.79%) MS Excel
9 32 (8.205%) Telecoms
10 31 (7.949%) German Language
11 25 (6.410%) SaaS
11 25 (6.410%) Project Management
11 25 (6.410%) C
12 24 (6.154%) Automotive
12 24 (6.154%) French Language
13 22 (5.641%) Internet
14 21 (5.385%) IBM
14 21 (5.385%) Telemarketing
15 20 (5.128%) VMware
16 19 (4.872%) Retail
16 19 (4.872%) Cisco
16 19 (4.872%) SharePoint
17 18 (4.615%) Enterprise Software
18 16 (4.103%) ERP
18 16 (4.103%) Citrix
18 16 (4.103%) Business Intelligence
19 15 (3.846%) HP
19 15 (3.846%) Swedish Language
20 14 (3.590%) VMware Infrastructure
20 14 (3.590%) Dell

Sales Executive
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 24 May 2013, IT jobs within the UK that cited Sales Executive in their job title mentioned the following IT skills grouped by category. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled with Sales Executive in their job title. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 6 (1.538%) COM
2 2 (0.513%) .NET
2 2 (0.513%) Web Services
Application Platforms
1 19 (4.872%) SharePoint
2 2 (0.513%) Mathematica
3 1 (0.256%) CMS
3 1 (0.256%) Lync
Applications
1 46 (11.79%) MS Excel
2 13 (3.333%) MS PowerPoint
3 9 (2.308%) MS Office
4 4 (1.026%) MS Visio
Business Applications
1 9 (2.308%) Dynamics CRM
2 6 (1.538%) Cognos Business Intelligence
3 2 (0.513%) Dynamics AX
3 2 (0.513%) SAP CRM
4 1 (0.256%) PeopleSoft Financials
4 1 (0.256%) WebTrends
4 1 (0.256%) Bond Adapt
4 1 (0.256%) Dynamics NAV
4 1 (0.256%) Front Arena
4 1 (0.256%) Google Analytics
4 1 (0.256%) SunGard APT
4 1 (0.256%) FastVal
Communications & Networking
1 22 (5.641%) Internet
2 9 (2.308%) Wireless
2 9 (2.308%) Firewall
3 7 (1.795%) Unified Communications
4 5 (1.282%) Network Security
5 4 (1.026%) VPN
5 4 (1.026%) Broadband
6 3 (0.769%) VoIP
7 2 (0.513%) WAN
7 2 (0.513%) PBX
7 2 (0.513%) IP Telephony
8 1 (0.256%) BSS
8 1 (0.256%) LAN
8 1 (0.256%) HTTP
8 1 (0.256%) TCP/IP
Database & Business Intelligence
1 2 (0.513%) DataStage
2 1 (0.256%) GIS
Development Applications
1 2 (0.513%) Ant
General
1 103 (26.41%) Marketing
2 61 (15.64%) Finance
3 32 (8.205%) Telecoms
4 31 (7.949%) German Language
5 24 (6.154%) Automotive
5 24 (6.154%) French Language
6 19 (4.872%) Retail
7 15 (3.846%) Swedish Language
8 9 (2.308%) Banking
8 9 (2.308%) Spanish Language
8 9 (2.308%) Italian Language
9 8 (2.051%) Manufacturing
10 7 (1.795%) Advertising
11 5 (1.282%) Electronics
11 5 (1.282%) Pharmaceutical
11 5 (1.282%) Local Government
12 4 (1.026%) Dutch Language
13 3 (0.769%) Legal
13 3 (0.769%) Finnish Language
14 2 (0.513%) Investment Banking
Miscellaneous
1 25 (6.410%) SaaS
2 18 (4.615%) Enterprise Software
3 8 (2.051%) Mathematics
3 8 (2.051%) Chip and PIN
4 7 (1.795%) EFT
5 6 (1.538%) Cloud Computing
6 5 (1.282%) Management Information System
6 5 (1.282%) EMV
6 5 (1.282%) iPhone
6 5 (1.282%) Digital Media
6 5 (1.282%) Social Media
6 5 (1.282%) iPad
7 4 (1.026%) Hedge funds
7 4 (1.026%) Mobile Payment
7 4 (1.026%) EFTPOS
8 3 (0.769%) Smartcard
8 3 (0.769%) Economics
8 3 (0.769%) Smart Meter
9 2 (0.513%) Blog
9 2 (0.513%) NHS
Operating Systems
1 7 (1.795%) Windows
2 3 (0.769%) Windows 7
3 2 (0.513%) Windows 8
4 1 (0.256%) Solaris
4 1 (0.256%) Linux
4 1 (0.256%) UNIX
4 1 (0.256%) Windows Mobile
4 1 (0.256%) Android
Processes & Methodologies
1 127 (32.56%) Business Development
2 69 (17.69%) CRM
3 52 (13.33%) B2B
4 25 (6.410%) Project Management
5 21 (5.385%) Telemarketing
6 16 (4.103%) ERP
6 16 (4.103%) Business Intelligence
7 14 (3.590%) E-Commerce
8 13 (3.333%) Time Management
8 13 (3.333%) Infrastructure Management
8 13 (3.333%) Analytics
9 11 (2.821%) Online Marketing
10 10 (2.564%) Digital Marketing
11 8 (2.051%) Cyber Security
12 7 (1.795%) Service Management
12 7 (1.795%) Asset Management
13 6 (1.538%) Penetration Testing
13 6 (1.538%) Disaster Recovery
13 6 (1.538%) ITSM
14 5 (1.282%) Service Delivery
Programming Languages
1 25 (6.410%) C
2 3 (0.769%) Java
2 3 (0.769%) SQL
Qualifications
1 48 (12.31%) Degree
2 2 (0.513%) Microsoft Certification
2 2 (0.513%) MCP
3 1 (0.256%) MBA
3 1 (0.256%) Security Cleared
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 2 (0.513%) QA
1 2 (0.513%) SLA
System Software
1 14 (3.590%) VMware Infrastructure
2 1 (0.256%) Active Directory
Systems Management
1 6 (1.538%) EMC NetWorker
Vendors
1 63 (16.15%) Microsoft
2 21 (5.385%) IBM
3 20 (5.128%) VMware
4 19 (4.872%) Cisco
5 16 (4.103%) Citrix
6 15 (3.846%) HP
7 14 (3.590%) Dell
7 14 (3.590%) Symantec
8 13 (3.333%) Salesforce.com
9 12 (3.077%) Trend Micro
9 12 (3.077%) Apple
9 12 (3.077%) Adobe
9 12 (3.077%) McAfee
9 12 (3.077%) Sophos
10 11 (2.821%) Sage
11 10 (2.564%) Acronis
11 10 (2.564%) Fujitsu
11 10 (2.564%) CA
11 10 (2.564%) Compaq
11 10 (2.564%) Toshiba
UK
New Business Development in B2B software sales... This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional with a proven track record in new business development using a consultative...
F5 IT Recruitment Ltd
Salary: From £65,000 to £65,000 per annum OTE + car allowance
Posted: 20 May 2013
South East England
They are looking to expand their successful sales team to incorporate a new business development executive... You should have a number of years experience in the sales of...
Computer Futures
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + OTE
Posted: 15 May 2013
Bracknell, Berkshire
This role is also pivotal in ensuring existing customer accounts are properly penetrated and retained. Skills and Knowledge -Preferably a college degree or comparable work/life experience. -Experience...
Davanti Solutions
Salary: £24,000 per annum £16,000 OTE
Posted: 22 May 2013
Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
Telesales exposure within B2B IT Sector (not scared of cold calling) Proven track record with generating opportunities and closing business... Computer literate and experience of working with CRM.....
InnovTech
Salary: Uncapped commission rates, basic salary depending upon experience.
Posted: 29 April 2013
Hungerford, Berkshire, Midlands, North East,...
Job Title: IT Sales Executive - IT Software/Solutions Skills: IT Sales Executive, Field Sales, B2B, IT Software Vendor, IT software reseller, IT solutions Provider Location: Hungerford, Berkshire - Covering...
Xperian Recruitment Limited
Salary: £0 - £35,000 per year + Car All + OTE £65k
Posted: 20 May 2013
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Harvey Nash's client a vibrant SME who specialise in Web, Desktop and Cloud solutions are going through some fantastic growth and new client wins. As a result...
Harvey Nash plc
Salary: £18000 - £25000 per annum + uncapped commission, Bonus
Posted: 22 May 2013
City, London
My client are looking to cover the entire IT Security spectrum and will be looking for Sales executives with experience in any and as many of the following...
Claremont Consulting Ltd
Salary: £50000 - £100000 per annum + uncapped Commission + package
Posted: 22 May 2013
City, London
8 years Exp.- Data Centres - DC Engineering - B2B - Sales Planning - Data Centre Infrastructure An Infrastructure and Technology Services provider have a requirement for a Senior Sales Exec to...
Incisive Ltd
Posted: 23 May 2013
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for three Sales Executives to join a rapidly growing and potently backed software company in the North East of England... Promoting and...
Catalyst
Salary: From £15,000 to £36,000 per annum *£15,000 - £25,000 p.a. basic, plus
Posted: 21 May 2013
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Ensure Sales Growth: Identify, create, campaign and close infrastructure solution sales opportunities within the new customers - Grow these accounts and further penetrate new accounts ("hunter & farmer") - Maintain Customer...
NS Consultants
Salary: From £25,000 to £45,000 per annum
Posted: 21 May 2013
London
After a continued period of exceptional growth they are seeking to augment their team by employing two senior sales executives to join their UK operation. The roles will...
Salary: £55000 - £110000 per annum + Full Corporate Benefits
Posted: 21 May 2013
London
ETRM Senior Sales Executive, Energy Trading and Risk Management software My client is a leading provider of Energy Trading and Risk management software solution... You will need to...
harringtonstarr
Salary: £80000 - £81000 per annum
Posted: 21 May 2013
London
ETRM Senior Sales Executive, Energy Trading and Risk Management software. My client is a leading provider of Energy Trading and Risk management software solution... You will need to...
Harrington Starr
Salary: £80000 - £81000 per annum
Posted: 20 May 2013
Reading, Berkshire
The leading provider of business-driven data governance software is looking for a Senior Sales Account Executive to sell their solutions which enable companies to manage data as...
EXCELerate
Salary: From £80,000 to £160,000 per annum £80k OTE £160k Car, Health, Pension
Posted: 18 May 2013
City, London
The leading provider of business-driven data governance software is looking for a Senior Sales Account Executive to sell their solutions which enable companies to manage data as...
EXCELerate
Salary: From £80,000 to £160,000 per annum £80k OTE £160k Car, Health, Pension
Posted: 18 May 2013
Farnborough, Hampshire
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and dynamic business that is establishing itself in the Data Centre and Cloud Services space. The company is part...
Zorba Consulting Limited
Salary: £65000 per annum + £135k OTE plus Car Allce
Posted: 17 May 2013
Newbury, Berkshire
Berkshire / UK Wide / Field Based £45,000 - £55,000 + Double OTC My client, a leading Network and Security focussed solutions provider, is currently seeking several highly commercial and...
Advanced Resource Managers
Salary: £40000.0000 - £55000.0000 per annum + + Double Uncapped OTC
Posted: 21 May 2013
Kettering, Northamptonshire
They currently supply software solutions to clients throughout the UK, primarily within the ITSM industry. The Role - Sales Executive / New Business / ITSM or Software Sales You will be...
Jam Recruitment Ltd
Salary: £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + uncapped commission + benefits
Posted: 22 May 2013
Hampshire, South East
You will work with Account Managers / Sales Operations on large, key accounts to help achieve sales opportunities. This will include sales operation processes, preparing quotes, preparing reports and...
Fulcrum Telecom
Salary: £25000 per annum + bonus
Posted: 23 May 2013
London
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a leading software company and make a real impact on the growth of the organisation and your personal...
Advantage XPO
Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum + OTE + Car Allowance
Posted: 22 May 2013
City, London
A Leading international organisation, based in Middlesex are looking for exciting, dynamic, hardworking, enthusiastic sales executives to join their expanding team. The role; Negotiate and develop market leading...
Explore Recruitment Solutions
Salary: £18000 - £28000 per annum + Uncapped commission + Incentives
Posted: 21 May 2013
Staines, Middlesex
Our client, an award-winning, market-leading Managed Services, Outsourcing and Hosting provider, seeks an additional New Business salesperson... Reporting to the Sales Director, you will take a...
Zorba Consulting Limited
Salary: £60000 per annum + £120k OTE
Posted: 17 May 2013