Business Development Executive

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established distribution company is seeking a Business Development Executive in Rochdale. This role combines sales and client management, focusing on business development and administrative support. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, showcasing strong relationship-building and sales abilities. Competitive salary with long-term career development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a business development or inside sales role.
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation abilities.
• A commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• High-level administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new business through multiple sales channels.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
• Schedule new business meetings for the Managing Director.
• Handle HM Customs-related queries.
• Manage bookings for collections and deliveries.
• Respond to customer enquiries via email and phone.
• Support the Office Manager with administrative tasks.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales and negotiation

Customer satisfaction

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Rochdale

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Commission

Hours Of Work: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Our client, a well-established distribution company based in Rochdale, is seeking to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their growing team. This is an exciting, newly created position offering excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role, combining sales, client management, and administrative support. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Proactively developing new business through multiple sales channels
• Building and managing a robust sales pipeline
• Maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients
• Scheduling new business meetings for the Managing Director
• Handling HM Customs-related queries
• Managing bookings for collections and deliveries using in-house systems
• Responding to customer enquiries via email and phone
• Supporting the Office Manager with general administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years\' experience in a business development or inside sales role
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills
• Excellent sales and negotiation abilities
• A commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence
• High-level administrative and organisational skills
• A current and detailed CV that reflects your relevant experience

Additional Information

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity – a permanent contract may be offered after the qualifying period based on performance.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (39 hours per week)

Pay: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE + Commission

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV online or email it directly to the designated address.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the outlined criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 7 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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