Business Development Executive - Luxury Retail

Uniting People; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Business Development Executive to join their team in Knutsford. This role involves building relationships with high-end retail and hospitality clients, reaching out to potential customers, and understanding customer needs. Ideal candidates should exhibit excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic company at the forefront of luxury retail.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with high end retail and hospitality clients.
• Reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Understand customer needs and match them with the right products or services.
• Reconnect with old or inactive customers to explore new opportunities.
• Book in meetings, lunch & learns, and training sessions with clients.
• Build strong, trusted relationships acting as a helpful consultant.
• Work closely with your Business Development Manager to grow sales.
• Keep our CRM system updated with accurate lead and customer info.
• Stay on top of market trends and competitor activity.
• Share helpful information to educate and engage prospects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships quickly

Be organised and be able to manage own time

Positive attitude/ Resilience

Team player

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive - Luxury Retail

We\'re hiring on behalf of a dynamic, industry-leading client based in Knutsford. With a strong reputation and partnerships with some of the biggest names across the Hospitality, Retail, Workspace, and Multi-Residential sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of its field.

Our client is looking for a driven and passionate individual to join their growing Business Development Team. If you\'re someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, enjoys working on high-value sales, and wants to collaborate with globally recognised brands then we want to hear from you!

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Role

• Building relationships with high end retail and hospitality clients
• Reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn
• Understand customer needs and match them with the right products or services
• Reconnect with old or inactive customers to explore new opportunities
• Book in meetings, "lunch & learns", and training sessions (CPDs) with clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships - acting more as a helpful consultant than just a sales rep
• Work closely with your Business Development Manager to grow sales year after year
• Keep our CRM system updated with accurate lead and customer info
• Stay on top of market trends and competitor activity
• Share helpful information to educate and engage prospects

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships quickly
• Be organised and be able to manage own time
• Positive attitude/ Resilience
• Team player