Business Development Advisor

Stafforce Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Business Development Advisor to enhance customer relationships and drive sales in the construction sector. This role involves identifying sales opportunities, managing customer inquiries, and collaborating with the Field Based Regional Account Manager to ensure a seamless customer experience. With a focus on proactive communication and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in achieving sales targets and fostering a positive work environment. If you're a self-starter with a passion for sales and customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Quarterly Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in sales with a proactive account management approach.
• Basic understanding of construction industry terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and service support to the Merchant customer base.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Basic Mathematics

Organization Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are recruiting for a Business Development Advisor working in a full time and permanent position for our client who are based in Leicestershire.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Quarterly bonus

Full time: Monday to Friday - 7:30am until 5pm - 1 hour lunch break

Annual leave: 23 days plus statutory bank holidays

About the role:

To provide outstanding sales and service support, focusing on Merchant base of customers. Responding to and proactively identifying sales opportunities and ensuring an excellent customer experience.

The Business Development Advisor will be required to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

1. Work closely with the Field Based Regional Account Manager to deliver a coordinated approach to the Merchant base.
2. Professionally manage customer enquiries, provide technical advice, raise and manage quotations and raise sales and purchase orders as well as other administration duties.
3. Generate new business opportunities by proactively contacting customers through outbound calls and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities during customer interactions.
4. Assist in delivering the sales targets and profitability of the branch.
5. Manage and maintain an accurate record of all interactions and follow-ups with customers.
6. General Sales duties including call answering, dealing with customer enquiries at the trade counter and via email.
7. Help create and maintain an outstanding team work ethic within the branch.

About you:

1. Previous experience of working in sales (proactive account management experience would be an advantage).
2. Basic understanding of the building and construction industry terminology and principles would be an advantage.
3. Previous experience of working in the Merchant market would be an advantage.
4. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
5. A solid foundation in basic mathematics and written English.
6. Good IT skills.
7. Excellent organisation and time management skills.
8. Proactive and positive approach and mindset.

Are you a team player, self-motivated and can work on your own initiative? Then please apply. For more information, please call Rebecca on (phone number removed).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group.

Job Info

Job Title: Business Development Advisor

Company: Stafforce Recruitment

Location:

Posted: Apr 10th 2025

Closes: May 11th 2025

Sector: Construction

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time