Business Development Executive

Lyreco; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office supplies company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance customer experiences and secure business opportunities. This role involves developing new business, managing accounts within your territory, and fostering relationships with customers. The position includes remote work, focusing on customer interactions. Candidates should have strong prospecting skills, excellent customer service abilities, and be target-driven. A valid driving license is also required.

Qualifications

• Skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads.
• Excellent abilities for ensuring client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.
• Driven by targets and results.
• Hold a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.
• Foster relationships with prospective customers.
• Remote work focused on customer interactions.
• Meet challenging targets with recognition.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer service

Resilience

Target-driven

Job description

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer‑facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
• Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.

Process

• Telephone Interview – Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.
• 1st Interview – (face to face) – Meet your manager.
• 2nd Interview – Field visit (meet a peer for a hands‑on insight to the role).
• 3rd Interview – Meet your manager’s manager.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.