Business Development Executive

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a driven Senior Sales Advisor - Manufacturing in Ferndown. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, genuine career development opportunities, and a full benefits package. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, managing sales accounts, and coordinating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills and effective communication abilities. This is a chance to grow within a dynamic product distribution business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Genuine career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong IT and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and video platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers and manage sales accounts.
• Research and contact new business leads, and re-engage dormant clients.
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email, and Microsoft Office systems.
• Coordinate customer requirements with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and plan customer visits.
• Stay up to date with product information and competitor activity.

Skills

Strong IT and numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Experience in product-based environment

Job description

Senior Sales Advisor - Manufacturing or Distribution – Ferndown

Excellent salary, career growth & long-term progression

We're looking for a driven Senior Sales Advisor - Manufacturing to join a successful and expanding business in Ferndown. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and wants to grow into a Business Development Manager or Account Manager role as the company continues to expand.

Why apply for this Senior Sales Advisor role?

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (after probation)
• Genuine career development opportunities
• A full benefits package that grows with you as you grow within the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with customers and manage sales accounts
• Research and contact new business leads, and re‑engage dormant clients
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email, and Microsoft Office systems
• Coordinate customer requirements with internal teams
• Maintain accurate CRM records and plan customer visits
• Stay up to date with product information and competitor activity
• Provide flexible support across day‑to‑day sales operations

What we're looking for:

• Strong IT and numerical skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and video platforms
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in a product‑based, plumbing, or pipework environment is an advantage – full product training is provided

If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Sales Advisor - Manufacturing in Ferndown and want to develop your career within a forward‑thinking product distribution business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your sales career to the next level.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Ferndown
Role │ Senior Sales Advisor - Manufacturing

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.