Business Development Representative

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

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency in Newport is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative. In this role, you will drive sales via outbound calls, engage leads through email and live chat, and build rapport to exceed sales targets. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience in sales and strong communication skills. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include on-site parking and an employee referral reward.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Employee referral reward

Exclusive discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive sales via high-volume outbound calls and targeted cold calls.
• Engage leads through email and live chat to convert quotes.
• Build rapport to exceed sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM software

Communication skills

Objection handling

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 (phone number removed) & Sunday (phone number removed)

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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