Business Development Executive

Find Your Footsteps Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to generate new business appointments and build strong client relationships. The role offers a competitive base salary of £28,000 with an OTE of £48,000, and includes uncapped commissions and benefits for field sales professionals. Candidates should have a proven track record in B2B sales and excellent communication skills. This is a great opportunity to progress your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Generous car and fuel allowance

Company fun days

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license, own vehicle and personal insurance for business travel.
• Previous experience in a consultative field sales role or telesales/customer services.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business appointments through face-to-face and telephone outreach.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs consistently.

Skills

Proven track record in B2B sales

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong customer service skills

Proactive, self-driven attitude

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: ME, SE, TN, Gatwick Corridor, Sussex, Croydon, Uckfield. If your experience is exceptional, we will consider other geographical areas.

Salary: £28,000 basic, OTE £48,000

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Benefits: OTE £48,000+ (uncapped)

Field Sales Executive

We are looking for highly motivated and results-oriented Field Sales Executives to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. There are a number of areas available, covering parts of Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably used to selling a service on a contractual basis, although not essential.

This role offers excellent earning potential, with an OTE of £48,000 (uncapped) with the proven potential to earn well in excess of this. Plus benefits to support a B2B field sales role.

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career with our well-established company!

About the Client

Our client is a leading hygiene service provider specialising in contracted services. They support organisations in maintaining a clean and healthy working environment throughout the busy working day.

Their scheduled services offer sanitary / nappy and medical waste disposal, complete washroom solutions, laundered logo and traffic matting, air sterilisation and air care. They ensure businesses meet their legislative requirements and help reduce sustainability targets.

Our clients range is vast, helping organisations large and small with their doorways, receptions, kitchen / dining areas and washrooms, which makes our work interesting and diverse.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business appointments, predominantly via face-to-face door knocking and targeted telephone calling days
• Face-to-face meetings at prospect premises for a consultative presentation
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients, ensuring exceptional customer care and loyalty for both parties
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs on a consistent basis
• Collaborate with colleagues in other departments to support and enhance business operations and address any inquiries that may arise

Required Experience

• You will need a full, clean driving license, your own vehicle and personal insurance for business travel
• Previous experience in a consultative field sales role or experience in telesales and / or customer services
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong customer service skills and a genuine desire to provide exceptional care
• Possess a proactive, self-driven, positive attitude with a target-driven mindset to drive success
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
• Additional commission for resigns and purchase orders not included in OTE
• Additional monetary bonus scheme for reaching a realistic monthly target
• Generous car and fuel allowance
• Generous mobile phone and home Wi-Fi allowance
• Company fun days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role
• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and success
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance