Business Development Executive

Evri; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive the Parcel Shop network across your territory, including Doncaster, Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Retford and Grimsby. You will identify opportunities, train retailers and ensure outstanding customer experiences.

In this field-based role you’ll analyse retailer data, recruit new locations, optimise performance and promote Evri services to grow the network while delivering commercial results.

Qualifications

• Field-based retail sales or business development experience.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and hitting targets.
• Experience in motivating, supporting and managing stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• High commercial awareness and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analysing retailer data to identify opportunities and track KPIs.
• Owning Parcel Shop performance in territory and ensuring targets are met.
• Maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and service improvements.
• Providing full Parcel Shop training to retailers on processes and Evri equipment.
• Identifying and recruiting new Parcel Shop locations meeting operations criteria.
• Selling additional Parcel Shop services to eligible sites to grow the network.
• Raising awareness of Parcel Shop services through retailer engagement and local promotions.
• Escalating service or operational challenges promptly and professionally.

Skills

Retail sales

Business development

Sales growth

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Every parcel, every person, every place – every delivery made for you.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.

Whether it’s a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, ASOS or Next, we’ve got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local Parcel Shops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.

As a Business Development Executive at Evri, you’ll have the autonomy and flexibility to think both commercially and creatively to manage your territory. You’ll be responsible for developing and managing Evri’s Parcel Shop network, driving sales, and ensuring every Parcel Shop delivers an outstanding customer experience. From prospecting new retailers to performance-managing existing locations, you’ll be the face of Evri in your territory. In this fast paced and dynamic field role you’ll provide training, ensure operational excellence, and unlock growth opportunities.

Please note this role (field based) will cover South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Doncaster, Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Retford and Grimsby.

Interested in becoming a Business Development Executive? Take a look at the below to understand what you\'ll be doing in the role:

• Analysing retailer data to identify underperforming agents, areas of opportunity, and track personal performance against company KPIs.
• Taking ownership of Parcel Shop performance in your territory, ensuring targets are met and exceeded.
• Maintaining an uncompromising focus on customer experience and driving continuous improvements in service delivery.
• Providing full Parcel Shop training to retailers, ensuring they understand processes and use Evri equipment correctly.
• Identifying and recruiting new Parcel Shop locations that meet operational requirements.
• Selling additional Parcel Shop services to eligible sites to maximise network growth.
• Raising awareness of Parcel Shop services through retailer engagement, POS updates, and local promotion activity.
• Acting as the main conduit for issue resolution, escalating service or operational challenges in a timely and professional manner.

Still interested? Great news! Here are the core capabilities we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a field-based retail sales or business development role.
• Demonstrable track record of driving sales growth and achieving performance targets.
• Experience in motivating, supporting, and managing stakeholders.
• Skilled in data analysis and confident with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to think strategically in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and gain trust.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.