Business Development Executive

We are currently recruiting for the UK’s fastest growing distributor of security and surveillance products. They are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join their growing team. If you are a new business hunter and experienced Account Manager this is a really exciting opportunity to join a company that is well known, well established and a rising star within the industry.

As our newest Business Development Executive (BDE), you’ll be joining forces with an experienced Business Development Manager and existing BDE, with combined industry experience of over 50 years, to create a team of three, to facilitate continued growth in the North of England.

We’re looking for a highly motivated new team member who will be delivering quotes and providing friendly follow-up support for their customers. You’ll be managing your accounts alongside your Business Development Manager - so a collaborative approach to work really is essential for this role!

Responsibilities:

• Growing sales and market share within the region, concentrating on strategic brands.
• Re-engaging with lapsed accounts.
• Developing and maintaining positive customer relationships with existing customers.
• Keeping customers informed regarding the progress of their orders, liaising with suppliers when necessary.
• Keeping up to date with tier one and tier two suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate records in the CRM system, including the use of activities to ensure full and up to date information is stored.

Requirements:

• Sales experience, within security distribution sector or similar.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand market pricing and gross profit expectation.
• Ability to understand basic technical product information.
• Formal sales qualification/training is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, plus commission.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing to 27 upon 3 years’ service) Plus Bank Holidays.
• Buy/sell up to 3 days holiday per year.
• Group pension scheme (increasing employer contributions upon 3 years' service).
• Private medical insurance (upon completion of probation period).
• Life Assurance - DIS benefit (upon completion of probation period).
• Monthly Free Lunch Day.
• Regular team building and fundraising events and activities.