Sales & Business Development Executive

Fairway Seals; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sealing company is looking for a Business Development and Sales Support Executive in Market Harborough. This full-time role involves developing customer relationships, managing sales opportunities, and ensuring a smooth sales process. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment. Benefits include a company bonus scheme, training, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Company Bonus scheme

Bike to work scheme

Training provided

Opportunity to grow with the company

Free parking

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering high levels of achievement.
• Ability to work in a structured way, independently and as a team member.
• Experience in managing and nurturing relationships with potential customers.

Responsibilities

• Build quality relationships and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Prepare tailored product quotations based on customer requirements.
• Generate new inquiries and convert existing projects into live orders.

Skills

Customer service ethic

Strong attention to detail

Confident telephone manner

Ability to build rapport

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Business Development and Sales Support Executive

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

Salary: 24,500 - 26,500/year base + discretionary company bonus

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

Fairway Seals, established in 1977, has built a strong reputation in the sealing industry for its friendly and professional approach to customer requirements. The company prioritizes exceptional customer service, aiming for a "right first-time" motto in all interactions. They are dedicated to listening to customers and collaborating to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

About the role:

This varied and rewarding role combines outbound business development, sales support, and account management, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultative B2B service environment.

• Build quality relationships and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Prepare tailored product quotations based on customer requirements
• Source and identify new sales opportunities
• Follow up on customer inquiries that have not yet converted to a sale
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM with leads, opportunities, and activities to ensure a smooth customer experience
• Proactively target market sectors to develop your sales area
• Generate new inquiries and convert existing projects into live orders
• Represent the company professionally, showing general interest in products at all times

About you:

The ideal candidate will be a punctual and hardworking individual who enjoys being part of a small, fast-paced team.

• Track record of delivering high levels of achievement
• GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Strong customer service ethic with a passion for continuous improvement
• A team player who can also work independently and take ownership of their pipeline and workload
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish trust with clients, nurturing them professionally
• Ability to work in a structured way, independently and as a team member, to achieve targets and deadlines
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in managing and nurturing relationships with potential customers
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn
• Resilience & patience to deal with difficult situations
• Good time keeping
• Strong work ethic
• Happy personality

What we offer:

• Company Bonus scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Training provided
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Free parking

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position with an immediate start. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:15 pm and Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (38 hours per week).

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Candidates with experience of; Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Sales Support, B2B Sales, Client Relationship Executive, Inside Sales, Telesales, Sales Account Manager, Customer Success Advisor.