At a Glance
- Tasks: Make high-volume outbound calls to engage prospects and generate new business opportunities.
- Company: Join a dynamic freight forwarding company in Hertfordshire with a sales-driven culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary plus commission, Monday to Friday hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a vibrant industry.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and love building relationships.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and resilience; previous experience not required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 Basic DOE + Commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Executive to join a fast-paced, sales-driven environment focused on winning new business. The role is heavily phone-based and requires someone who is confident making outbound calls, engaging prospects, and overcoming objections in order to generate and convert new business opportunities. A strong previous performer in this role came from a hospitality background with no prior industry experience, demonstrating that attitude, communication skills and resilience are more important than sector background.
Key Responsibilities
- Making high volumes of outbound cold calls
- Engaging with prospects and getting past gatekeepers
- Generating and developing new business opportunities
- Following up calls with written proposals and emails detailing costs
- Handling objections confidently and professionally
- Building relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Managing and developing client accounts once active
- Working to targets and maintaining disciplined activity levels
- Attending sales meetings and contributing to...
