Business Development Representative

WRS Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading self-storage provider in Newport is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sales experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include engaging with leads, driving sales, and supporting the sales team. The role offers a salary of £26,000 plus commission and various employee benefits including free parking and referral rewards.

Benefits

Salary £26,000 + commission

Free on-site parking

£250 employee referral reward

Cash prize competitions

Employee discounts

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales or telemarketing.
• Confident using CRM systems, email, and live chat.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Engage with leads via email and live chat to convert queries into sales.
• Drive sales by following up on customer enquiries.
• Support the sales team in achieving targets.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM systems

Communication skills

Objection-handling

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a motivated and sales-focused Business Development Representative to join their team in Newport. This role is key to driving sales growth and supporting expanding operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with leads via email and live chat to convert quotes into sales


• Drive sales and retention by following up on customer enquiries


• Process payments (cash, card, BACS) and manage credit control


• Support the sales team in achieving targets


• Collaborate with managers to deliver sales strategies

Benefits

• Salary £26,000 + commission


• Free on-site parking


• £250 employee referral reward


• Cash prize competitions


• Employee discounts for friends & family


• Development and progression opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales, telemarketing, or similar


• Confident using CRM systems, email, and live chat


• Proven ability to meet/exceed sales targets


• Strong communication, resilience, and objection-handling skills


• Flexible with rota'd shifts (including Saturdays every 2 weeks)

Schedule

• 40 hours per week


• Monday-Sunday, shifts between 08:00-21:00

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK's leading private self-storage providers, with stores across the country and exciting expansion plans. They pride themselves on offering the best storage, at the best price, with the best service.

They are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).