Business Developer

Howden Joinery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier based in the UK is seeking a Business Developer to build strong relationships with trade customers. You will harness your telephone sales skills to generate leads and offer exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess self-motivation and organizational prowess and have a proven track record in sales. This role includes a competitive salary, monthly bonuses, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive Pension Plan

24 days holiday

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telephone sales and exceeding targets.
• Highly organized and meticulous at record keeping.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide administration support to the Depot.
• Contact customers daily to generate business and upsell.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Telephone sales experience

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Role Summary & Purpose: Our Business Developers establish relationships with new and existing customers, using telephone sales techniques to generate business and encourage new leads. They also provide administration support to the Depot, while working closely with the Sales Representatives arranging appointments and encouraging lead generation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• To obtain key information to generate effective customer leads, with a focus on increasing future business
• Contacting customers on a daily basis, in a friendly and engaging manner over the phone and face to face, while identifying opportunities to upsell
• To monitor new accounts with a welcome call/letters and sending of marketing materials
• To deal with enquiries from customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way. Effectively communicating the full range of products and services offered by the company
• Increase the customer account base via the telephone and mailing Depot promotional literature for marketing opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of the customers contacted, so that progress can be measured and relationships developed
• To complete the following administrative duties such as; invoicing customers, stock reconciliation, filing and data entry
• To participate in effective account management and accurate reporting, with the use of the WEK/FTR reports
• To undertake the banking and compliance related tasks when necessary, following the procedures in the Depot policies and procedures manual
• To participate as an effective and willing team member to achieve individual and Depot targets
• To ensure a safe and comfortable environment is maintained for customers and employees within the Depot and to ensure 100 % compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and expectations

Key Performance Indicators:

• Positive customer feedback and progress through 1-2-1 reviews
• Managing your lead bank to reach its full potential
• Targets met or exceeded

Key Challenges:

• Build and maintain relationships with customers and fellow team members, while working towards your individual targets
• Confidently communicating to customers across all levels and creatively suggesting new ideas to promote the Depot
• Customer focused, including going the extra mile to solve problems that arise
• Engaging and listens to customers, which will involve taking notes and staying up to date on promotional/current priced products
• Prioritisation and staying organised particularly during busy periods, daily tasks and additional responsibilities

About You:

Highly organised and meticulous at record keeping, committed with an enthusiastic approach, must be self-motivated with a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, uses own initiative and reliable, able to prioritise own workload, proven experience in telephone sales and exceeding targets, excellent planning and organising skills

What You Get from Us:

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.

• 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.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.