Business Development Executive

Permanent

Full-Time

Newbury

Salary dependent on experience

Driving licence is essential as well as having your own transport

We are assisting our client in Newbury in recruiting a Business Development Executive to join their busy team. You will ideally have previous experience in a sales environment, but full training will be provided.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for account development and maintenance with the objective of maximising revenue.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Maintain and develop a profitable customer portfolio through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods.
• Gain a clear understanding of customers’ business requirements.
• Respond to and follow-up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Procure product in accordance with customer requirements and Company guidelines.
• Liaise internally to resolve issues with both customers and suppliers including, when required, any financial issues.
• Attend and present at customer meetings, always representing the Company in a professional manner.
• Identify and report market and customer trends.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Present and promote the Company to prospective customers, always representing the Company in a professional manner.
• Observe competitor activity and gather intelligence.
• Consult with global business units to maximize overall Company sales opportunities.
• Ensure all sales administration is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer database.
• Attend industry functions when required.

Days of work are, Monday - Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday – 9am-5pm.

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & dress down Fridays. This role has a negotiable salary and uncapped commission.

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