Sales and Business Development Coordinator

Portakabin limited; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales and Business Development Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on building strong customer relationships and supporting business growth through effective communication and administrative skills. You will be responsible for processing orders, conducting structured business development campaigns, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. With a competitive commission structure and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. If you are a driven self-starter with a passion for sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive commission structure

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional days of leave

Contributory pension

Fully funded professional qualifications and memberships

Health and wellbeing services

Annual volunteering day

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and customer service is essential.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted calling campaigns to develop customer relationships.
• Process orders and create contracts tailored to customer needs.
• Implement customer care programs to maximize satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Business Development

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

SAP

CRM

Job description

Role: Sales and Business Development Coordinator

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + Commission, OTE £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Sherburn Hire Centre

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly detailed, customer-focused, and exceptional Sales and Business Development Coordinator to join our Commercial team at the Sherburn Hire Centre. As a Sales Administrator and Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our hiring business by providing business development, commercial, and administrative support to the Depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will support the Business Development Manager in achieving KPIs and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

You will be highly organized, driven, tenacious, a self-starter, confident, and reliable. Experience in business development, customer service, and sales (office-based) is essential. You will work in a supportive environment with positive and helpful colleagues.

Relationship building is key to this role!

Your responsibilities will include carrying out targeted calling campaigns and contacting prospective customers as part of a structured business development approach. The aim is to develop relationships with both existing and new customers and create new sales opportunities. Confidence and knowledge are essential.

As a Sales and Business Development Coordinator, your duties will include:

1. Processing orders, completing credit checks, creating contracts, and preparing quotation packs tailored to customer requirements, with attention to detail.
2. Focusing on customer needs and satisfaction, handling requests promptly.
3. Utilizing strong administrative skills gained in a customer service environment.
4. Conducting structured business development campaigns, including cold calling within designated areas, to meet order targets.
5. Implementing customer care programs to maximize satisfaction, ensure business continuity, and generate referrals.
6. Using internal systems (SAP, CRM) effectively to keep customer information current and aligned.
7. Liaising with the Depot Manager and Chargehands regarding refurbishment, deliveries, and other operational matters.

Essential Experience:

1. Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to work at pace as a self-starter.
2. Strong customer relationship skills over the telephone.
3. Ability to identify new prospects and develop existing client relationships through structured calls.
4. Dedication to delivering excellent customer experience and satisfaction.
5. Proactive communication and consultation skills.
6. Ability to meet demanding goals with enthusiasm.
7. Good literacy and numeracy skills.
8. Ability to build an effective network of contacts inside and outside the organization.

A Full UK Driving Licence is required to support occasional travel for training and meetings at other Depots.

To view the full responsibilities and essential criteria, please click here.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Competitive commission structure
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy 5 additional days of leave
• Contributory pension
• Fully funded professional qualifications and memberships

As a Portakabin employee, you will also have access to health and wellbeing services, an annual volunteering day, and opportunities for career progression.

For a full list of benefits, please click here.

Why Portakabin?

Portakabin employs over 2,000 people across ten European countries, with headquarters and primary manufacturing in York, UK. We provide modular buildings for hire and sale, refurbished buildings, and construction site accommodation, serving sectors like manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities, and construction.

We are committed to equal opportunities and guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.