Business Development Executive

KPJ Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

We're hiring for a Business Development Executive to join a forward-thinking, sustainable distribution company based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. This is a newly created role focused on proactively building brand awareness, driving product sales, and developing long-term customer relationships.

What do you need?

1. £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
2. Flexible working across 4 days a week
3. Hybrid working (2 days in office per week)
4. 28 days holiday

What will you be doing as a Business Development Executive?

1. Increase sales opportunities across the product range through the acquisition of new accounts and increasing sales opportunities amongst existing customers
2. Prepare sales and marketing campaigns that prioritise target audiences focusing on both individual product lines and customer target segments
3. Formulate a process and subsequently take responsibility for the follow up and conversion from contact enquiries/sample requests to active customers
4. Generate marketing content using traditional marketing activities such as direct mail to support the generation of leads, as well as keeping social media channels updated
5. Create and implement promotional campaigns to maximise sales to both prospective, existing, and lapsed customers

What do you need?

1. At least 3 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in a product-focused or distribution environment
2. Proven track record in business development - from lead generation through to close
3. Confident using social media to engage, promote, and convert leads
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Experience creating marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, promotions, etc.)
6. Competent using CRM systems and analysing basic sales/marketing performance data

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new role within a growing, purpose-led business. If you're a commercially minded, proactive individual who enjoys both sales and marketing, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions, speak with Katie at KPJ Group between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted.