Business Development Executive

Liquidline; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Pension Scheme

Health Plan

Employee Wellbeing & Support

Job summary

Liquidline, a fast-growing UK/Ireland coffee solutions provider, is seeking a Sales Support candidate to assist the Ireland team in networking and lead generation for Business Development Managers. You will build a robust professional network, nurture relationships with decision makers, and support outbound campaigns.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a fast-paced B2B environment, possess strong communication skills, and be passionate about Liquidline’s growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of business development fundamentals.
• Experience in customer-facing roles in a B2B setting is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Ireland sales by networking and lead generation for Business Development Managers.
• Proactively engage in networking to build a pipeline of contacts and opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with professionals and decision makers.
• Record discussions in the CRM and align with Marketing on campaigns.

Skills

Business development basics

Customer-oriented

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Liquidline is the fastest-growing commercial coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland—not that we’re bragging! Our customers are companies that take pride in offering quality refreshments to their employees and clients. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, hard work, and a strong team culture. We believe in delivering WOW experiences to both our customers and our valued employees.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® certified, a testament to our dedication to fostering a culture of support, growth and development, as well as promoting well-being, and winning together. With our core company values—passion, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, innovation, and smart working—at the very heart of our business, we are committed to cultivating an environment that inspires excellence.

Supporting the Sales Team in Ireland, you will report to the Regional Sales Manager and be responsible for working in a sales support capacity, focusing on networking and lead generation for the Business Development Managers based in Ireland. This is an ideal role for someone wishing to grow a career within sales and will be integral to expanding Liquidline’s presence and portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge or understanding of business development fundamentals.
• Previous experience of working within a customer-oriented position, ideally within a B2B environment would be an advantage to your application.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about Liquidline with a desire to succeed in a fast paced, sales environment.
• Comfortable with contacting new business, and developing a pipeline of contacts.

Requirements

• To proactively engage in networking activities to build a robust network of business contacts and potential clients.
• To develop and maintain strong relationships with professionals and decision makers.
• To actively build relationships with customers, and to align with Marketing and the rest of the sales departments on sales campaigns.
• To make professional outbound calls to prospects to achieve enquiries and appointments.
• To support the sales function by developing a pipeline of potential candidates and clients and liaise with the sales team to convert leads into sales.
• To keep relevant, up to date notes of discussions with clients on our internal CRM system.

Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees.

The package includes, but is not limited too:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays:Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme:More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program:Help grow our team and earn rewards
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay:Supporting you when you need it most
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme:Save for your future with ease.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform:One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme:Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences.

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans, there’s never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!