Business Development

Gi Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company benefits scheme

Company bonus opportunity

Free parking

Staff discount

Job summary

Gi Group has a busy Business Development role in Andover, supporting new business and retention across existing accounts. The role is permanent with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum, working 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will qualify leads, follow up quotes, and help grow spend with regional Account Managers. A strong telephone manner and organised, proactive approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Confident on the phone, comfortable with cold calling.
• Tenacious and results-driven with strong follow-up skills.
• Highly organised, able to juggle priorities and keep accurate records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to qualify leads and book appointments for Regional Account Managers.
• Maintain a clear pipeline of prospects with agreed next steps.
• Manage accounts as the main point of contact, increasing spend.
• Follow up quotations and spot upsell opportunities.
• Monitor lapsing accounts and support retention activity to prevent churn.
• Track competitor activity and support regional growth initiatives.
• Keep CRM records accurate and produce reports on retention, tier movement and revenue contribution.

Skills

Phone communication

Lead qualification

Account management

Customer focus

Written & verbal communication

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Business Development | Permanent | £30,000-£35,000 per annum

Join a busy Business Development team in a customer-focused trade environment located in Andover. This role blends new business support with account retention-qualifying leads, following up quotes, and helping to grow spend across existing accounts.

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Andover

Benefits

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service)
• Company benefits scheme (including cycle to work)
• Company bonus opportunity
• Free parking
• Staff discount

Key responsibilities of a Business Development Person

• Make outbound calls to qualify leads and book appointments for Regional Account Managers
• Maintain a clear pipeline of prospects with agreed next steps
• Manage accounts as the main point of contact, increasing spend
• Follow up quotations and spot upsell opportunities
• Monitor lapsing accounts and support retention activity to prevent churn
• Track competitor activity and support regional growth initiatives
• Keep CRM records accurate and produce reports on retention, tier movement and revenue contribution

What we're looking for from a Business Development Person

• Confident on the phone (comfortable with cold calling)
• Tenacious and results-driven with strong follow-up skills
• Highly organised-able to juggle priorities and keep accurate records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.