Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level?
Are you a driven, ambitious and results-focused individual with a passion for building relationships and winning new business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas, energy and determination can make a real impact?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
At Carlton Packaging, we're proud to be the UK's leading designers and suppliers of innovative dispatch packaging solutions for fulfilment operations across Europe.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join our fantastic team at our headquarters in Bedford.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious business where you'll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing valuable customer relationships and supporting our continued growth.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Business Development Executive, you'll be at the heart of our new business growth strategy, helping us connect with potential customers and showcase the value of our innovative packaging solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Generating new business opportunities: Proactively identifying, researching and engaging with prospective customers across a variety of industries.
- Building strong relationships: Developing and maintaining meaningful connections with potential and existing customers through regular, professional communication.
- Booking sales appointments: Securing high-quality meetings for our sales representatives to explore new business opportunities.
- Understanding customer needs: Identifying potential customers' packaging challenges and helping introduce solutions that support their operational and commercial goals.
- Spotting market opportunities: Keeping up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and market developments to identify new avenues for growth.
- Managing our CRM: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date customer information, sales activity and pipeline records.
- Driving results: Taking ownership of your activity, working towards targets and contributing to the wider success of the business.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to everything they do.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in business development, sales or a similar customer-focused role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and build rapport with prospective customers.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ambition to succeed.
- A positive, resilient mindset and the determination to turn opportunities into results.
- The ability to work independently while also being a supportive and collaborative team player.
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Business Development Executive in Bedford employer: Carlton Packaging
Carlton Packaging is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a competitive rewards package alongside a vibrant work culture. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation in the ecommerce packaging sector, employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, a supportive environment, and unique perks such as free lunches and electric vehicle charging. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a forward-thinking company.
