Business Developer

Howden Joinery Ltd; Barnby Dun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Business Developer to build relationships with trade customers. This role is essential for identifying upselling opportunities and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, monthly bonuses, and a pension plan, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%

24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with trade customers.
• Identify upselling opportunities and deliver excellent customer service.
• Provide administrative support to the depot and collaborate with Kitchen Sales Designers.
• Assist in arranging appointments and generating fuel leads.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the depot and help the team achieve targets.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Strong communicator

Sales-focused

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Job description

Overview

As a Business Developer, you will be vital in building strong relationships with new and existing trade customers. With your friendly and engaging approach, you will contact trade customers on a daily basis via telephone and email, identifying upselling opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service. You will also provide valuable administrative support to the depot, collaborating closely with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to assist in arranging appointments and fuel lead generation. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to the efficient running of the depot, enabling the team to reach and exceed depot targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with trade customers
• Identify upselling opportunities and deliver excellent customer service
• Provide administrative support to the depot and collaborate with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives
• Assist in arranging appointments and generating fuel leads
• Contribute to the efficient running of the depot and help the team achieve targets

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Strong communicator
• Sales-focused
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.