Business Development Executive

Dovetail Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in Newbury is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their sales team. This entry-level role offers full training and mentorship, perfect for individuals looking to start a career in sales. Key responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities. A UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence is essential.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a profitable customer portfolio.
• Gain a clear understanding of customers’ business requirements.
• Respond to and follow-up sales enquiries.
• Identify and report market and customer trends.
• Attend and present at customer meetings.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Energy

Positivity

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive

Salary: £25,000 basic Circa £30,000 OTE

Location: Newbury

Permanent role

We are recruiting for a global business who are looking for someone to join their sales team and start their career in business development.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in sales as full training, coaching and mentoring is provided and sales experience is not needed for this position.

You will be making cold calls, fact finding and establishing decision maker information with a view to winning new clients and identifying sales opportunities.

This is an electronics distributor but technology / electronics experience is not needed.

If you have a great work ethic, can bring energy, positivity and resilience to a role, then we would love to hear from you.

Here is an overview of the role:

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a profitable customer portfolio through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods.
• Gain a clear understanding of customers’ business requirements.
• Respond to and follow-up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Procure product in accordance with customer requirements and Company guidelines.
• Liaise internally in order to optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise internally in order to resolve issues with both customers and suppliers including, when required, any financial issues.
• Attend and present at customer meetings, representing the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Identify and report market and customer trends.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Present and promote the Company to prospective customers, representing the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Observe competitor activity and gather intelligence.
• Liaise with global business units to maximize overall Company sales opportunities.
• Ensure all sales administration is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer database.
• Conduct and report account planning strategies when required.
• Attend industry functions when required.

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence is essential.
• Right to Work in the UK is required

Send us your CV today or contact us on 01635 43100. We look forward to hearing from you.