Business Development Executive

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel distribution company in Northern Ireland seeks a highly motivated Business Development Executive. This role involves managing client relationships, generating new business, and collaborating with various teams to optimize service offerings. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of sales experience and a strong results-driven approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Office-based role

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales/business development.
• Proven track record from lead generation to closing sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing commercial customers.
• Identify and generate new business leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Lead Generation

Sales Process Management

Communication Skills

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Co. Londonderry (Head Office)
Industry: Energy / Fuel Distribution

Overview

MCS are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading, long-established fuel distribution company in Northern Ireland.

They are now seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their growing commercial sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to manage and grow a portfolio of commercial clients while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing commercial customers, building long-term relationships.

• Identify and generate new business leads through networking, prospecting, and online platforms.

• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge to support competitive product pricing and business strategy.

• Make regular outbound calls to customers and prospects, processing orders and maintaining records.

• Work closely with the Sales Director to maintain pricing policy and ensure competitive positioning.

• Collaborate with internal teams including credit control, dispatch, and commercial departments to meet customer needs.

• Assist in marketing campaigns and promotional activities where required.

• Maintain accurate data entry and administrative tasks including filing and correspondence.

• Provide regular updates on sales activity, pipeline, and forecasts to senior management.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar sales/business development role.

• Proven track record in managing the full sales process from lead generation to close.

• Strong commercial acumen and results-driven attitude.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.

• Experience with CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications).

• Office-based role with occasional travel to customer premises.

• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (with 30-minute unpaid lunch).

• Supportive team culture in a well-established and reputable organisation.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Sales Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on 02896935502

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