Business Development Manager - External

Lyreco; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Business Development Manager in Safety. This role involves promoting safety solutions, developing leads in the PPE sector, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience in PPE sales, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel frequently. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Excellent Commission Structure

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company car

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail Vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a PPE customer-facing sales environment.
• Proven track record of winning and developing business.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify new leads and prospects to promote Safety profile.
• Work with Account Managers to manage PPE Pipeline.
• Achieve defined sales and margin targets.

Skills

PPE Sales Experience

Prospecting and Lead Generation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Job description

Business Development Manager - Safety

Field based - Midlands and surrounding area

Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary - up to £35,000 basic + up to £24,000 bonus + car + laptop + mobile

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with PPE Sales Experience to join our Safety Sales Team here at Lyreco. If you have experience with developing existing accounts, whilst also having a strong track record with winning new business, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Identify new leads and prospects to promote our Safety profile and win new accounts within the PPE sector
• Work with Account Managers to develop, manage, and analyse the PPE Pipeline for your allocated area
• Consistently achieve defined sales and margin targets through winning and implementing spend in PPE (customer size up to 150 employees)
• Attend in-person customer-facing meetings at least 4 days a week

Ideal Qualifications

• Solid experience in identifying new leads and prospecting, promoting a Safety profile and winning new accounts within the PPE sector, with at least 3 years PPE experience in a similar role
• A proven track record of winning and developing business in a PPE customer-facing sales environment
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability, with good commercial acumen.
• A confident ability to handle and present commercially viable quotes and proposals
• Efficient communication skills, both verbally and written
• A good degree of computer literacy with strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• Have the ability to travel 5 days a week

Lyreco are the market leader in Workplace Solutions and specialise in providing workplace solutions to businesses globally, across a variety of sectors.

Benefits

• Excellent Commission Structure
• 23 days holiday + BH
• Company PensionPrivate Medical Insurance (after completion of one years’ service)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company car specific to role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym memberships

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.