Business Development Executive

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Business Development Executive in Cardiff. You will drive sales and market share growth while delivering excellent customer experiences. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, preferably in security distribution, and strong CRM skills. This role offers a salary of £28,000 with a competitive commission structure, annual leave, and additional benefits such as private medical insurance and team-building events.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Group pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Sales experience, ideally in security distribution or a similar sector.
• Experience using CRM and/or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and increase market share.
• Re-engage and develop relationships with lapsed accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Excellent telephone manner

Strong attention to detail

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Business Development Executive

Cardiff | £28,000 basic | Competitive commission structure

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting one of our fast-growing clients within the security distribution sector as they enter an exciting new phase of expansion.

To support this continued growth, we're now recruiting an Internal Business Development Executive to join their dynamic team based in Cardiff.

Business Development Executive (BDE)

As a key member of the internal sales team, you'll be responsible for driving sales growth and increasing market share within your region, while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow sales and market share within your region, focusing on strategic product brands
• Re-engage and develop relationships with lapsed accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Keep customers informed on order progress, liaising with suppliers when required
• Stay up to date with tier one and tier two suppliers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, including activity tracking
• Prepare and deliver tailored quotations to meet customer needs
• Onboard new customers with a proactive and friendly approach
• Provide first-class follow-up support to strengthen long-term relationships
• Support additional duties as required in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Bring

• Proven sales experience, ideally within security distribution or a similar sector
• Experience using CRM and / or ERP systems
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

• £28,000 basic salary | Competitive commission structure
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 3 years) + bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days' holiday per year
• Group pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions after 3 years
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• Life assurance / death in service benefit (after probation)
• Monthly free lunch day
• Regular team-building and fundraising events