Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join a fun but hardworking team in York.  

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking business, identifying sales opportunities and proactively drive the growth of the company.

Earning a competitive salary of £32,000, you can also expect an excellent staff benefits package including uncapped commission, a company car, 33 days annual leave, your birthday off work, private healthcare and also enjoy lots of company social events. Please note; you must hold a driving licence to be successful in this role.

Actively managing your own diary and workload, you will be working within the B2B Sales department, proactively contacting potential business customers to identify new business opportunities.

As a Business Development Executive some of the duties will include:

• Identify new and existing business opportunities to increase sales and aid Company growth
• Prospect potential clients through a number of channels including cold calls, visits, referrals and networking
• Ensure all business leads are followed up in a timely manner with the aim to arrange a customer meeting
• Research new markets that can be penetrated for business growth and ways to reach these
• Establish a rapport with current and potential clients to build key customer relationships
• Ensure selling techniques mirror the Company’s values
• Track and record all activity on customer accounts, including potential customers
• Arrange visits to potential new sites to assess them for viability and to meet with the client
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients, including meetings, telephone calls and emails
• Present new products and services to existing clients to enhance business
• Monitor competitor activity and carry out analysis of their services and prices
• Research, exhibit, attend and present at trade shows and exhibitions that may be beneficial for the Company as agreed with line manager

This is a permanent position working full-time Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with a 1 hour lunch break, earning a salary of £32,000 per annum plus commission.