Business Development Executive (Clothing / Merchandising)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment firm in Northampton is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive sales in the clothing and merchandising sector. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, particularly in merchandising, and a proven track record of managing profitable accounts. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including in-house training, progression opportunities, and uncapped commission.

Benefits

In-House Training

Progression

Uncapped Commission

Subsidised Lunches

Company Events

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales experience in the merchandising or clothing sector is essential.
• Proven ability to develop and manage profitable accounts.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new sales leads.
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients.
• Schedule sales activities in line with business targets.
• Source and develop customer referrals.
• Prepare quotes in Excel for processing via QuickBooks.

Skills

Sales Experience within the merchandising / clothing sector

Proven experience developing and managing profitable account

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Business Development Executive (Clothing / Merchandising)

£30,000 - £35,000 + In-House Training + Progression + Uncapped Commission + Subsidised Lunches + Company Events + Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Northampton

Are you a Sales Professional with experience working in the Merchandising or Clothing sector looking for an exciting new opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that'll continually invest in you and your career with excellent training and progression provided? This company have over 30 years' experience and have built an outstanding reputation within the industry. They have attracted a strong portfolio of clients ranging from Formula 1 Teams, NHS providers and Sporting Brands to name a few. They create and supply branded clothing, corporate gifts and promotional merchandise for businesses. On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be generating and qualifying new sales leads, sourcing and developing customer referrals, making sales calls to new and existing clients as well as ensuring client satisfaction. This role would suit an ambitious sales professional looking to develop their career within a well-established business that'll ensure you're fully equipped to succeed from the off.

The Role

• Generate and qualify new sales leads
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients
• Schedule sales activities in line with business targets
• Source and develop customer referrals
• Prepare quotes in Excel for processing via QuickBooks

The Person

• Sales Experience within the merchandising / clothing sector
• Proven experience developing and managing profitable account

Reference Number: BBBH22128

Keywords: Sales, B2B, Business Development, Account Manager, Northampton, Blisworth, Merchandising, Clothing, Executive

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.