Business Development Executive

Perfect Placement; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

33 days annual leave

Pension plan

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Employee perks platform

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Business Development Executive in Aberdeen, within the automotive parts sector. This field-based role focuses on expanding the company's presence across the Aberdeen region, building strong B2B relationships, and increasing aftermarket parts sales.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a self-motivated, target-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sales experience, preferably within automotive or commercial sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and proactive in business development.
• Confidence in identifying and developing new sales leads.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of trade accounts within the Aberdeen region.
• Develop new business opportunities through cold and warm leads.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Promote available offers, provide product advice, and secure repeat business.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions; achieve set KPIs and revenue targets as per company guidelines.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Driving licence

Job description

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Business Development Executive within the automotive parts sector in Aberdeen. This is an excellent Business Development Executive opportunity for experienced sales professionals seeking a field-based role with career progression prospects. The Business Development Executive will play a key role in expanding the company's presence across the Aberdeen region, fostering strong B2B relationships, and increasing aftermarket parts sales.

Benefits

• Basic salary of £29,000 depending on experience
• OTE exceeding £35,700 plus achievable bonuses
• Company car and fuel card
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Staff discounts on parts, service, and vehicles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to employee perks and discount platform
• Opportunities for career advancement

Duties of a Business Development Executive

• Manage and grow a portfolio of trade accounts within the Aberdeen region
• Develop new business opportunities through cold and warm leads
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential customers
• Promote available offers, provide product advice, and secure repeat business
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactionsAchieve set KPIs and revenue targets as per company guidelines

Requirements of a Business Development Executive

• Minimum of 1 year sales experience, preferably within automotive or commercial sectors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and proactive in business development
• Confidence in identifying and developing new sales leads
• Full UK driving licence