Business Development Trainee

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke joinery contractor in Ipswich is looking for a dynamic Business Development Trainee. You will assist the Senior Business Development Manager in managing the sales pipeline, supporting marketing efforts, and undertaking client visits. A strong passion for marketing and effective communication skills are essential. The role provides a competitive salary along with training and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Provide training

Employer contribution pension scheme

Health cash plan

Non-Contractual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Dynamic and self-motivated individual needed.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Appetite to learn and assist with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client research and profile building.
• Manage and update sales pipeline channels.
• Support marketing materials and client visits.
• Assist with social media and event planning.
• Maintain communication with company charities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive

Experience in customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM system

Job description

Role: Business Development Trainee
Company: Leading Bespoke Joinery Contractor
Hours: 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits mentioned below
Location: Ipswich office

A leader within the UK construction market offering bespoke joinery solutions for Commercial, Residential and Specialist projects.

Their Pre-Contracts Team is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to join the team as Business Development Trainee. The ideal candidate will be assisting the Senior Business Development Manager to manage and maintain the sales pipeline, supporting the team in achieving and exceeding company targets. A passion for marketing is essential, as the role also includes assisting with social media management and general marketing administration.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, well-organised, and conscientious, with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You will have an appetite to learn and assist with all tasks no matter how big or small.

In the first 12 months, there will also be an element of maternity cover for the Personal Assistant to the Board of Directors. By assisting with this, it will give you a real insight into the business operations and fast track your knowledge of the business.

Experience using programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and a CRM system are desirable, as is experience in customer service/ sales experience.

The successful candidate will have a vast range of duties which include but are not limited to:

• Client Research: Research and build profiles in targeted markets, aiding the Senior Business Development Manager to successful meetings and project wins.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Regularly update and manage sales pipeline channels for internal monitoring and management.
• Marketing Materials- Assist with keeping marketing materials updated across the business.
• Client Visits Take ownership of client visits and manage the day's agenda.
• Social Media/ Website Support- Support the Digital Marketing Coordinator in managing the companies social media accounts, gathering content, and staying updated with comments and replies.
• Event Support Planning- Assist with planning of company-wide internal and external events.
• Charity Communication- Maintaining regular communication with our chosen charities.
• Diary Management coordinating diaries for meetings, events etc.
  

We offer our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Provide training
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Occupational health,
• Non- Contractual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

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