Business Development Executive

Breathe Talent Agency; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Sales Professional for the textiles industry. The candidate will create sales opportunities, connect with potential clients, and retain existing relationships. Ideal applicants will possess strong technical skills in textiles, along with a proven sales record and a minimum of 5 years experience in a B2B environment. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as IT and CRM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in promoting/selling textile products.
• Previous experience in a similar business (minimum 5 years).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a B2B sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Create sales opportunities to provide company growth using technology.
• Connect with potential clients and help to retain current ones.
• Work with customer and sales support.

Skills

Strong technical skills in the Textiles sector

Research and analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT and CRM experience

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

Our client has a wealth of experience in the industrial sewing industry with a multiskilled work force that is committed to deliver high quality products to a diverse range of sectors and industries such as:

Job Description

Your Role:

You will create sales opportunities to provide company growth using technology and connect with potential clients and help to retain current ones. You will have great communication skills and be organized to thrive. You will have a multitude of tasks to ensure you are constantly in demand. Your working relationships will include:

• Customer and Sales Support

What should you bring:

• Strong technical skills in the Textiles sector.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Communication skills, including the ability to explain clearly, listen to the feedback of clients – and relay this to colleagues.
• The ability to negotiate with and influence others.
• IT and CRM experience is essential.

Experience and Qualifications (Essential):

• Proven track record in promoting/selling textile products.
• Previous experience in a similar business (minimum 5 years).
• Educated to degree level with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a B2B sales environment.

Core Values:

• Innovate - We solve customer problems by finding innovative solutions.
• Collaborate – Our success is built on positive relationships and working as a team.
• Adapt – We continuously learn and improve in all aspects of what we do. We stay flexible and adapt to change.
• Deliver- We deliver beyond our customer expectations and strive to make a difference every day.