Business Development Lead

MS629 - Business Development Lead

Salary: £25,500 - £30,000 per annum

Location: Nottingham

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Lead on behalf of one of our clients.

To carry out and take responsibility for all sales & business development internally, along with all other tasks as required by the Branch Manager.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking enquiries from customers over the phone in a professional manner.
• Investigating, researching and finding new business opportunities from dormant and new accounts.
• Ensuring Customer service levels surpass customer expectations.
• Creating and closing quotations/enquiries and recording them down in an accurate manner.
• Issuing quotes to customers on the day it is collated and contacting the customer to inform them of any delays.
• To produce all aspects of quotes as directed by the Branch Manager.
• Following sales strategies created and implemented by the Managing Director.
• To call customers and chase orders, quotes and PO s.
• To treat all sales related work as a priority.
• Liaise with the Area Sales Managers daily regarding the processing of all sales documentation, lead generation and assist where necessary.
• General sales administration.
• Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience and track record in sales.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Concise communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Customer focussed.
• Works well on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Organised and ability to keep calm when under pressure.