Business Development Executive

Lyreco; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of workplace solutions is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their Small to Medium Business Sales Division. The candidate will manage accounts and develop new business within the Kent area, including Maidstone. The role offers flexibility through remote work and a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 per annum, plus commission and generous benefits such as 31 to 38 days of holiday. Strong customer service skills and resilience are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Benefits

31 to 38 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

Volunteering days

Referral Scheme

Opportunity for career break

Qualifications

• Skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Driven by targets, consistently striving for results.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers.
• Focus on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer service

Resilience

Target-driven

Job description

Business Development Executive

This role is covering Kent area, Canterbury, Ashford, Ramsgate and Maidstone.

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

Salary – £28 – 32k per annum (+ commission OTE £18k per annum), laptop, mobile phone & company car.

At Lyreco we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have a new opportunity for aBusiness 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.

The Process:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and we will respond back to ALL applicants. For those who are shortlisted to the next stage, the process will be as follows.

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.

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.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.