Business Development Executive

Lyreco UK and Ireland; Ferndown, Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

31 days holiday (38 with service)

Job summary

Lyreco UK and Ireland is seeking a Business Development Executive to cover Ferndown and Poole, working remotely with field-based duties. You will develop new business and manage existing accounts, building strong client relationships and meeting prescribed targets.

A valid driving licence is required to travel within the territory; excellent communication is essential for success. The role offers a salary of £30–35k plus commission (OTE £18k), a company car, and comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales and territory management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with target-based performance and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your territory (Ferndown and Poole).
• Foster relationships with prospective customers through calls, visits and other channels.
• Operate with remote work flexibility while maintaining high customer-facing activity.
• Aim to hit challenging targets with earnings via commission and OTE.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer service

Resilience

Target driven

Driving license

Job description

This role is covering Ferndown and Poole areas.

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.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.