Business Development Executive

Talent-UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Huddersfield is seeking a Business Development Executive. This role involves generating new business leads, building relationships, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of sales experience, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills. Comprehensive training and a competitive commission structure will be provided, fostering a great working environment and clear progression path.

Benefits

Full training and development

Clear progression path

Competitive commission structure

Team events

Great working environment

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience in sales or business development.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet KPIs and targets.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business leads through outbound calling and networking.
• Building long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Providing exceptional customer service and assisting with their needs.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our client in Huddersfield. They are a well-established business with an excellent reputation and business culture.

General Details

• Salary: 25k-29K plus Commission
• Car allowance
• Location: Huddersfield
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Free Parking
• Permanent

IMPORTANT: You will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

We are seeking a proactive individual with a can-do attitude towards new business sales.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Generating new business leads through outbound calling, emails, networking, booking face-to-face meetings, and using social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Cold calling businesses with a professional telephone manner.
• Door drops and engaging with local businesses to maximize sales.
• Using the CRM to update notes, set reminders, and keep track of calls and meetings.
• Arranging face-to-face meetings with prospective customers.
• Building long-lasting relationships with customers and assisting with their needs.
• Providing exceptional customer service and going above and beyond.
• Adopting a consultative sales approach rather than call centre selling.
• Traveling throughout the North (Yorkshire and Lancaster) to generate leads and build your sales pipeline.
• You must drive and have your own transport (car allowance applies).

What we are looking for:

• At least 18 months experience in sales, business development, or lead generation.
• A proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet KPIs and targets.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Great listening skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.

Are you?

• Great at building relationships?
• Proactive in sales?
• Driven and outgoing?
• Resilient?
• Capable of managing your workload independently?
• A team player?
• Good at problem-solving and thinking outside the box?

What the company offers:

• Full training and development, with coaching and mentoring throughout your career.
• A clear progression path, regular appraisals, and support meetings.
• Competitive commission structure with realistic targets.
• Great working environment.
• Team events and surprise & delight days.

If you thrive on hitting targets and winning business, then this position is for YOU!

If interested, please click apply. This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd, operating as an employment agency/business. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV without your prior briefing and consent.