Business Development Representative

thefutureworks; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Job summary

thefutureworks is seeking a driven Business Development Representative to join our Coventry-based team. You will prospect for new business, arrange meetings, and produce proposals to win opportunities with UK retailers and hospitality clients.

A base salary of £30-35k plus an open-ended commission scheme awaits a highly motivated individual. You will join an established sales team, enjoying a competitive environment, pension, and a generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development / outbound B2B calls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and close opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactive outbound prospecting to generate new opportunities.
• Schedule meetings and demos for the External Sales Manager.
• Prepare quotes and proposals for prospects.
• Manage accounts and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Maintain customer records and data integrity in the CRM.

Skills

Outbound B2B calls

Account management

Pipeline development

Telephone etiquette

Independent working

Team player

Administrative tasks

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Business Development Representative

£30-35k Basic Salary (dependant on skills and experience) + open ended Commission scheme. 33 days annual holiday + Pension Scheme

Location: Coventry (must live within a commutable distance)

Our client are seeking a driven individual with sales experience to join their successful internal team in supplying solutions to the UK's major retailers, high street outlets, and Hospitality organisations. This is an exciting opportunity, with the successful individual joining an already successful, established business and experienced sales team.

You will be given all the tools to succeed - what we need is your passion, drive, and creativity and for you to use your personality and initiative to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive outbound prospecting (calling new prospects, following up inbound sales enquiries)


• Creating meetings and demonstrations for the External Sales Manager


• Generating quotes and proposals


• Account management/administration.


• Upkeep of customer records within the CRM system

The main emphasis will be on creating new sales opportunities whilst developing growth within existing accounts.

Skills

• Experience of Business Development / making outbound B2B calls


• Ability to combine sales and account management.


• Ability to build and manage a prospect pipeline.


• Clear and professional telephone manner


• Proactive and able to work independently when required but also as part of a team.


• Well organised - able to stay on top of administrative tasks.

We are looking for somebody who is competitive, and results driven. Good communication skills are essential as is a confident telephone manner. The ability to work well within a team is key