Business Development Representative

Acorn by Synergie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven Business Development Representative in Newport. The role involves engaging customers, driving sales, and supporting the sales team. Candidates should have two years of experience in sales, a strong communication skillset, and a track record of achieving sales targets. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 plus commission, with opportunities for growth and training.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus commission

Free on-site parking

Employee referral rewards

Sales competitions with cash prizes

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in telemarketing, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Confident communicator with experience using CRM systems, email, and live chat.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers via email and live chat.
• Proactively follow up on customer enquiries to drive sales.
• Accurately process payments while maintaining effective credit control.

Skills

Telemarketing experience

Sales achievement

Effective communication

CRM systems experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Business Development Representative for our client in Newport. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to ongoing sales success.

Salary: 26,000 plus commission. 40-hour week, Monday–Sunday (rota, including Saturday shifts every 2 weeks). Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers via email and live chat, converting quotes into confirmed sales through effective communication.
• Proactively follow up on customer enquiries to drive sales, build relationships, and maximise retention.
• Accurately process payments across multiple methods (cash, card, BACS) while maintaining effective credit control.
• Support the wider sales team in achieving ambitious sales targets and contribute to ongoing sales initiatives.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Sales Manager to develop and implement impactful sales strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in telemarketing, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Confident communicator with experience using CRM systems, email, and live chat.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable handling objections to close sales.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and target-focused mindset.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekend shifts on a rota basis.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 26,000 plus commission on sales and retention.
• Free on-site parking.
• 250 reward for successful employee referrals.
• Exciting sales competitions with cash prizes.
• Employee discounts for friends and family.
• Ongoing training, personal growth, and career development opportunities.
• Clear pathways for internal progression.

Interested?

Apply now to start your career as a Business Development Representative and be part of a driven, successful team.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.