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Business Development & Account Executive
32,000 + 6,000 car allowance + bonus Permanent Full-time We are looking for a driven and personable Business Development & Account Executive to join an established and successful business. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for winning new customers, growing sales and developing long-term relationships with an existing customer portfolio. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the challenge of new business development but also understands the importance of excellent account management and customer retention. The Role - Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective customers
- Arrange and attend customer and prospect visits
- Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers
- Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio
- Identify opportunities to increase sales through upselling and account development
- Achieve agreed individual sales targets and business objectives
- Provide a consistently high level of customer service
- Respond promptly to customer enquiries and sales requests
- Maintain accurate records and track sales performance
- Keep up to date with products, industry developments and sales techniques
- Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure customers receive an excellent service
About You We are looking for someone who is: - Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with strong follow-up skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently
- Professional, reliable and commercially aware
- Assertive and confident when developing new business
- Flexible and able to communicate effectively at all levels
- A genuine new business hunter who also enjoys developing existing accounts
- Target-driven and motivated by achieving results
Experience selling to contract caterers, hotels and restaurants, would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? - 32,000+ basic salary, depending on experience
- 6,000 per annum car allowance
- Bonus scheme after qualifying period
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Discounted/free food
- On-site/free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Additional leave
If you are an enthusiastic sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and growing customer accounts, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From 32,000 per year
Additional pay: Bonus scheme  |
