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Business Development Executive - Remote
Due to continuous growth, our client a UK leader is looking to appoint an Internal Support Business Development exec. The ideal candidate shall possess to be strong, confident with an engaging personality and an ability to communicate efficiently with their customers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Converting leads from website enquiries/ exhibitions/ lapsed business.
- Liaising closely with the External Field Sales Managers and their clients.
- Responding to all customer enquiries by issuing prices and quotations in a timely & professional manner.
- Following up on all quotes and managing specific information on the systems. Involved with Projects and assisting with scheduling and planning.
- Assisting the Commercial Manager with commercial reporting i.e. weekly won & lost reports.
- Liaising with UK Distribution/Manufacturing Department to ensure customer orders are delivered at the desired times.
- Building relationships, maintain good rapport and be confident in your ability to deliver what the clients need.
- Diarising visits/ quality checks / catch up meetings with the External managers and client.
Desired:
- Proven track record of growing sales as part of a portfolio or via new business creation
- Previous experience in a sales environment
- Successful candidates will be keen to develop their career within sales, be open to additional training
- Previous experience in a similar fast paced role, ideally
- Exceptional customer service skills able to interact effectively with customers both in person and over the phone
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work within part of a dynamic team
- Good attention to detail
In return:
- A very competitive basic salary with a quarterly team/company bonus
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays with the option to purchase additional
- Remote working -flexible
- Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
- Lifestyle Voucher Scheme, offering competitive savings with high street retailers.
- Income Protection
- Healthcare Cash Plan