Business Development Executive

3Phase Recruitment Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Standard working hours 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a dynamic sales professional to join their internal sales team in Salford. Your role involves managing existing accounts, re-engaging dormant ones, and driving new business through proactive sales efforts. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, especially in lighting or electrical wholesale sectors, and is skilled in relationship-building to strengthen customer connections. This is a primarily office-based position that offers 25 days of holiday and focus on account growth.

Qualifications

• Proven telephone sales experience in lighting, electrical wholesale, or related sectors.
• Strong relationship-builder with proactive, results-driven approach.
• Skilled in handling enquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and resolving issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow existing and new accounts.
• Promote and sell lighting products to customers.
• Manage enquiries, quotes, orders, and resolve queries.

Skills

Telephone sales experience

Relationship-building

Proactive approach

Sales forecasting

Order processing

Job description

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri
• Salford, Manchester

Company

Established distributor of professional lighting solutions for 40+ years, supplying wholesalers, designers, contractors, and industrial clients.

Role

Join our dynamic internal sales team to drive growth and strengthen customer relationships. You’ll manage existing accounts, win back dormant ones, and target new business through proactive sales and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow existing and new accounts
• Promote and sell lighting products to customers using alternative suppliers
• Manage enquiries, quotes, orders, and resolve queries
• Plan/forecast sales activity to meet or exceed targets
• Build product/brand awareness to increase market presence
• Attend occasional external customer meetings (mainly office-based role)

Person & Skills

• Proven telephone sales experience (lighting, electrical wholesale, or related sectors preferred)
• Strong relationship-builder with proactive, results-driven approach
• Confident managing FM clients and identifying growth opportunities
• Skilled in handling enquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and resolving issues quickly

Apply now if you’re interested in this opportunity!