Business Development Executive

Lyreco UK; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

Volunteer days (2) each year

Referral Scheme

Career break after 3 years

Job summary

Lyreco UK is seeking a Business Development Executive to cover the Kent area on a field-based basis. The role focuses on developing new business and managing existing accounts while working remotely, with standard hours and a competitive package.

You will earn between £30,000 and £35,000 per year plus commission (OTE £18,000), plus a company car, laptop, and mobile phone. This position sits within the SMB Sales Division as part of Lyreco’s ongoing growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and develop new leads.
• Excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
• Resilient and motivated by targets and results.
• Strong drive to achieve and exceed sales goals.
• Must hold a valid driving licence for travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts in assigned territory.
• Foster relationships with prospective customers via multiple channels.
• Engage in remote client interactions including cold calling and visits to clients.
• Meet challenging targets with performance-based promotions.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer service

Resilience

Target-driven

Driving licence

Tools

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

BDE - To replace Head in Budget - Tom Greenland

Business Development Executive

This role is covering the Kent area.

Field Based - Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Salary - £30 - 35k per annum (+ commission OTE £18k per annum), company car, laptop, mobile phone etc

At Lyreco we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have a new opportunity for a Business Development Executive , to join us as part of the wider Small to Medium Business (SMB) Sales Division.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday
• rising to 38, after longer service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme
• 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year
• Referral Scheme
• Opportunity for career break - after 3 years of service

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

What you will be doing as a Business Development Executive

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.

What you must have to be successful as a Business Development Executive

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
• Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.

The Process

• Telephone Interview - Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.
• 1st Interview - (face to face) - Meet your manager.
• 2nd interview- Field visit (meet a peer for a hands-on insight to the role)
• 3rd interview- Meet your managers manager.

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