At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to drive business growth and manage customer relationships.
- Company: Join a market-leading company with a legacy of quality and reliability since 1984.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, personal development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible remote work with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by promoting top-notch products and building lasting customer loyalty.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience, strong account management skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development Lead to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.
Since being established in 1984, they have grown to become the UK’s market leading gate and barrier company and has cemented a legacy that is synonymous with quality, reliability and service.
The position is new to the business growth and will be integral in actively and positively promoting the company’s products and image. Relationships are extremely important to maintain and grow into new customers and markets, this will allow them to promote the quality of product and services they have to offer.
The Business Development Exec will report into this role and together, will develop, drive and report on strategies to manage the customer portfolio. The role involves account management and developing lead generation processes. You will also be working closely with the external team of Business Development Managers to progress sales orders.
- Nurturing and managing business relationships with customers, focusing on understanding their needs and building long-term loyalty.
- Specify requirements with the Business Development Executive to drive new business.
- Proactively prospect for new business, identifying leads and converting them into accounts.
- Map and proactively support the company’s premier customers with relevant meeting frequencies and work with the Sales Manager on potential visits.
- Manage and develop export orders converted and tracked from lead to sale.
- Own and develop generating leads processes from inbound enquiries and contractor portals through to the field sales team.
- Provide support to the external Business Development Managers to manage customer relationships and tenders.
- Plan and develop strategies for attracting new business.
- Dealing with emails and help support online chats.
- Updating and managing internal databases.
- Create reports and feedback maps to the sales manager.
- Be committed to your personal development and maintain your personal development plan.
- Complete other tasks as requested by your Line Manager to promote upskilling and business growth.
Sales driven with proven experience of new lead generation. Key Account Management. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Software knowledge of Sage (Sage 200, CRM). Willing to travel to meetings on customer sites (desirable, infrequent and driving license required).
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.