SMB Sales Representative

Lyreco UK and Ireland; Newport, Gloucester, Cirencester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

31 days holiday

Remote work after probation

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Volunteer days

Talent development program

Referral scheme

Long service awards

Career break after 3 yrs

Sports & Social Club

Company values program

Job summary

Lyreco UK and Ireland is seeking a Business Development Executive to cover Newport, Gloucester and Cirencester. The role is field-based with remote working options, Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm. Salary £30-32k plus commission, company car, laptop and mobile phone.

The successful candidate will develop new business and manage existing accounts within the territory, build relationships, and drive against clear targets while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Strong customer service skills to ensure client satisfaction.
• Resilient and able to manage setbacks while pursuing targets.
• Motivated by targets with a results-driven approach.
• Hold a current, valid driving licence for travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your territory.
• Foster relationships with prospective customers via multiple channels.
• Enjoy remote work while focusing on customer-facing activities.
• Meet challenging targets with promotions based on results.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer service

Resilience

Targets

Driving license

Job description

BDE Field - Area Newport, Gloucester and Cirencester

Business Development Executive

Location: Newport, Gloucester and Cirencester (Ideal candidate must live within 30 minutes’ drive)

Company: Lyreco

Division: Small to medium Business (SMB) Sales Division

Field Based - Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Salary- £30-32k per annum- plus commission, company car, laptop and mobile phone.

At Lyreco, we're about empowering people to create great – and we're looking for a Business Development Executive to join our field based team

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

What you will be doing as a Business Development Executive:

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.

What you must have to be successful as a Business Development Executive:

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
• Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.

What You'll Get

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

• Commission
• 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Ability to work from home, 2 days from home after probation period.
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.
• 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.
• Grow Our Own Talent Programme – promoting internal career development.
• Referral Scheme.
• Long Service Awards – to celebrate your career milestones.
• Opportunity for career break – after 3 yrs of service
• Sports & Social Club – access to discounted trips and excursions.
• All Work to Company Values: Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.

Create great with us

At Lyreco, Empowering people to create great is more than our EVP. We want our people to have the opportunity to contribute, develop, share ideas and make an impact.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Lyreco prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

The Process

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and we will respond back to ALL applicants. For those who are shortlisted to the next stage, the process will be as follows.

Telephone Interview – Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.

1st Interview (face to face) – Meet your manager.

2nd interview – Field visit (meet a peer for a hands‑on insight to the role).

3rd interview – Meet your managers manager.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.