Business Development Executive

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive parts sector is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maximizing sales opportunities through effective presentations and customer engagement. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining customer relationships and driving new business initiatives. This role offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment while developing a deep understanding of the automotive market. If you have a passion for sales and a desire to excel in the automotive industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales presentations to maximize sales opportunities.
• Maintain customer database and develop new sales opportunities.
• Produce sales activity reports for accurate forecasting.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Presentation Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Education

Experience in Business Development

Experience in Automotive Industry

Job description

Business Development Executive – Automotive Parts Industry

We are currently working with an automotive client based in South Reading / Hook / Basingstoke who are seeking to recruit a Business Development Executive within the Trade Parts (Automotive) industry.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Our client is a successful trade parts automotive company, who are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive for their trade parts department.

Trade Parts Development Executive Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and use a planned sales presentation, to achieve maximum results from available sales opportunities, including customer greeting, qualifying, handling objectives, product presentation, demonstrations and effective closing.
2. Maintain and develop customer database.
3. Create additional sales opportunities for repeat or new business.
4. Contribute to the achievement of maximum customer retention through effective representation.
5. Develop and submit a weekly and monthly journey plan.
6. Develop and maintain full knowledge of all products, prices and key competitors.
7. Produce reports on all business sales activities including follow-up, prospecting, sales presentations, new clients etc, to ensure accurate sales forecasts.
8. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all reports and paperwork.
9. Assist in the development of strategy to increase business in accordance with Business/Growth plan.

About You:

1. Ideally some Business Development experience.
2. Any experience within the Automotive industry is desirable, though not essential.