Business Development Executive

MYM Recruitment; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Toome seeks a motivated Business Development Executive to drive sales and foster client relationships. The role includes identifying sales leads, nurturing clients, and working collaboratively with sales managers. Suitable candidates will have a strong sales background with at least 2 years’ experience, excellent numerical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive commission pay and hybrid work options are offered.

Benefits

Commission Pay

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a sales/customer services role.
• Strong numerical skills required.
• Experience in liaising with various personnel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new sales leads.
• Establish long-term customer relationships.
• Generate leads and manage accounts.

Skills

Sales Development

Lead Generation

New Business Development

B2B Sales

Account Management

Key Account Manager

Business Development

Education

5 GCSE passes including Grade C in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive – full-time, permanent basis. MYM Recruitment are delighted to be working with our valued client based in Toome. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to play a key role in supporting business growth and building strong client relationships within a well-established and forward-thinking company.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and qualifying new sales leads – these are a mix of inbound and outbound.
• Establishing long term relationships with customers.
• Identifying cross selling opportunities.
• Nurturing existing customers to increase their spend.
• Generating leads, day-to-day duties typically include:
• Researching organisation’s and individual’s online or within the database to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Contacting potential customers via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings.
• Selling typical duties include:
• Presenting over the phone to decision makers.
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products.
• Developing quotes and proposals.
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, and email.
• Daily contact with Area Sales Managers (field based) to facilitate ongoing account management.
• Daily usage of IT systems and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Sales calls completed as guided by Head of Business Development and in line with company promotions and marketing campaigns to achieve agreed sales targets.
• Do customer accompaniments around the Design Centre to showcase the company portfolio.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSE passes or equivalent including Grade C in English and Maths.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a sales/customer services role in a high volume based business.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Experience and confidence in liaising with a range of personnel from various disciplines.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge/experience in the use of CRM systems.
• Be passionate about our brand and have a flexible and can-do attitude.
• Be driven and focused with a positive mindset.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Be able to work unsupervised, problem solve and initiate change where needed.
• Have a strong ability to multi-task, good attention to detail and a proven ability to handle pressure and manage hourly/daily deadlines.
• Have exceptional skills in building strong relationships with customers.
• A proven track record of delivering to targets.
• Be able to identify needs and contribute towards growing our business to achieve long-term success.
• Be professional and customer-focused, face to face and on the telephone.

Skills

• Sales Development
• Lead Generation
• New Business Development
• B2B Sales
• Account Management
• Key Account Manager
• Business Development

Benefits

• Commission Pay
• Hybrid Working