Business Development Executive

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a Chemistry-focused Business Development Executive to join their team in the UK. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience, with opportunities for commission. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in a scientific field, at least 2 years of technical sales experience, and a full UK driving license. The role involves sourcing new customers, cross-selling products, and occasional travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Technical Sales.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• Entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing/identifying new customers and carrying out new sales.
• Cross-selling new products to existing customers.
• Sales will be mainly telephone-based.
• Occasional travel for customer visits and trade shows.

Skills

New customer sourcing

Cross-selling products

CRM system experience

Communication in additional European languages

Education

BSc degree in a Scientific subject

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemistry-focused Business Development Executive to join a Chemical Packaging company at their site based near Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire on a full-time, permanent basis.

The salary for this role ranges from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on experience, with the opportunity to earn further commission.

The Company

Our client is a family-owned leading packaging manufacturer, focused on new sales within the UK and Ireland markets.

Location

The Business Development Executive will be based 5 days a week, fully on-site at the company's head office in the Thames Valley area and is commutable from Maidenhead, Slough, Oxford, West Greater London, and Reading. Travel across the UK is required as part of the role; a Full UK driving license is essential to be considered.

Business Development Executive Role

Your main duties will be:

• Sourcing/identifying new customers and carrying out new sales to UK/Irish markets
• Cross-selling new products to existing customers
• Sales will be mainly telephone-based
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas for customer visits and trade shows

Your Background

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum BSc degree in a Scientific subject
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Technical Sales
• Full UK Driving licence
• CRM system experience
• Additional European Language-speaking ability

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential.