Business Development Executive - Lisburn

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance their sales team. The role involves generating leads via phone and online communication while building relationships and meeting sales targets. Exceptional benefits accompany the position, including performance bonuses and early finish Fridays.

Benefits

Early finish Fridays

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Attendance awards (£200 vouchers per year)

Paid medical appointments

Healthshield

Discount

Referral scheme

Company performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in sales.
• Experience with CRM software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and convert into sales opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with existing customers.
• Achieve monthly revenue targets.

Skills

Resilience

Customer Relationship Management

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

VANRATH is delighted to have partnered with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their talented and growing team.

Salary/ Benefits
£28,000 - £30,000 basic plus bonus (monthly, quarterly and annual bonuses)

This position also comes with a range of fantastic benefits, as well as early finish Fridays, free on-site parking, life assurance, attendance awards (£200 vouchers per year), paid medical appointments, healthshield, discount, referral scheme, company performance bonuses.

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm

Friday 8.30am - 2pm

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for generating leads, contacting potential customers via telephone/teams, and converting leads into sales opportunities, while working to monthly revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular communication and engagement
• Achieve call targets by contacting relevant customers to convert on pre-identified product targets
• Understand customer needs and requirements to effectively promote our products or services and provide tailored solutions
• Follow company processes to achieve product conversion targets
• Identify potential leads and opportunities for new business development within existing customer accounts
• Proactively prospect and reach out to customers to present new products, promotions, or up-selling opportunities
• Liaise daily with your associated ASM, sharing information on product discussions / pricing for customers within the area
• Assist with customer head office visits and be flexible to attend occasional field visits with Area Sales Manager, as and when required
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and pipeline updates using CRM software
• Overcome objections and address concerns raised by potential customers to secure sales appointments or close deals
• Manage and prioritise leads

Essential Criteria

• 2-3+ years in sales
• CRM experience
• Resilient

Desirable Criteria

• Sales experience within FMCG or Manufacturing

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