Business Development Representative

Blue Arrow- Newport; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newport is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to drive sales and enhance customer engagement. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales or a similar role. Key responsibilities include high-volume outbound calls and engaging leads through various channels. This role offers a competitive salary with additional commission opportunities and benefits such as on-site parking and referral rewards.

Benefits

Competitive salary and commission structure

Free on-site parking

£250 employee referral reward

Exclusive discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales, telemarketing, or a similar role.
• Comfortable using CRM software and communicating via email and live chat.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales via high-volume outbound calls.
• Engaging leads through email and live chat to convert quotes.
• Processing payments ensuring smooth customer transactions.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

CRM software proficiency

Objection-handling skills

Job description

Business Development Representative

Location: Newport, South Wales

Salary: £26,000 basic + £3,000+ achievable commission (sales & retentions)

Hours: 40 hours / week | Rota'd shifts between Monday to Friday (09:00-21:00), Saturday (09:00-18:00) & Sunday (10:00-16:00)

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Summary

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for sales and customer engagement? We're looking for a proactive and driven Business Development Representative to help shape the future of our sales operations and contribute directly to continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving sales via high-volume outbound calls, handling inbound enquiries, and making targeted cold calls to convert new audiences into long-term customers
• Engaging leads through email and live chat, using persuasive, customer-focused messaging to convert quotes and boost retention
• Proactively following up on enquiries, building rapport and maintaining momentum to exceed sales targets
• Processing payments, ensuring accurate credit control and smooth customer transactions
• Collaborating with Sales and General Managers, supporting campaigns, refining strategies, and helping the team achieve growth goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary and lucrative commission structure
• Free on-site parking
• £250 employee referral reward
• Exclusive discounts for friends and family

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales, telemarketing or in a similar role
• Comfortable using CRM software and communicating via email and live chat
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets, with a proactive and resilient approach
• Strong objection-handling and closing skills

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