Full job descriptionBusiness 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.