Business Development Assistant

Salary: £35k - £40k (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (office based)
Other Benefits: Uncapped Bonus Scheme, Company Pension, Training & Development

Are you ready to advance your career in sales? Join a well-established, family-run business, based in South Petherton, Somerset, that's a leading supplier of high-quality products into the construction industry. We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Assistant on behalf of our client. Our client has been a trusted name in the timber industry for over 20 years, known for their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, they are expanding and looking for a motivated sales professional to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Outbound Calls: Initiating calls to prospective customers to promote oak timber products and scheduling appointments for the field sales team.
• Lead Generation: Conducting web research and outbound calling to identify and qualify new sales opportunities.
• Enquiry Handling & Quoting: Managing incoming enquiries, understanding customer needs, and providing tailored quotes using the ERP system.
• Product Knowledge: Gaining in-depth knowledge of the oak product range to effectively communicate value propositions to customers.
• Sales Pitch: Crafting and delivering persuasive sales pitches that highlight the benefits of the products.
• Follow Up: Ensuring all sales activities are followed up on to maximize opportunities.
• Achievement of Targets: Meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs related to call volume, conversion rates, and appointments set.
• Data Management: Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities in the CRM system.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with the sales and marketing teams to share insights and improve sales strategies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in telemarketing, sales, or customer service roles.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong consultative selling abilities.
• Knowledge of timber products or experience in the timber framing or joinery manufacturing industry is essential.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with customers over the phone.
• Goal-oriented with a history of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated and resilient in the face of rejection.
• Proficiency in CRM software and basic computer skills.

Why Join This Team? Our client offers a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development while working with high-demand products. This is a chance to be part of a company that values reliability, expertise, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Salary: £35k - £40k (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (office based)
Other Benefits: Uncapped Bonus Scheme, Company Pension, Training & Development