Business Development Executive 35,000 - 40,000 + Pool car/fuel card + Commission Swanley, Kent (office and field based)
My client is seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys generating new business, managing customer relationships and taking ownership of the full sales cycle.
Combining office and field-based responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage their own geographical territory, build a strong sales pipeline and work closely with an established telesales function to maximise opportunities and drive revenue growth.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities within an assigned geographical territory
Generate leads through proactive outbound business development activity
Attend customer meetings to understand requirements and present appropriate solutions
Prepare quotations, negotiate terms and convert opportunities into sales
Build and maintain strong relationships with both prospective and existing customers
Manage and grow a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and opportunities within the CRM system
Collaborate with telesales and wider sales colleagues to maximise business opportunities
Work towards agreed sales targets and performance objectives
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in business development, field sales or B2B sales
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commercially aware with the ability to identify and develop sales opportunities
Self-motivated and proactive approach to winning new business
Experience presenting solutions, preparing quotations and closing sales
Organised with strong administrative and CRM skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the designated territory
