Business Development Executive

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000.00 to £38,000.00 per year, negotiable depending on experience
Company Car, mobile phone & laptop
Profit sharing scheme
Excellent contributory pension scheme with 4x Salary Life Insurance
25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Location: Hybrid role with one day at the office in Kirkby, Liverpool

Company Description: Our client is a well-established Nationwide Electrical Distributor looking for an exceptional Business Development Executive to join their team in Liverpool. The Company invests massively in the recruitment, training and development of talented individuals who can demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and a positive can do work ethic.

What can you expect from us?

An industry leading profit sharing bonus scheme, paid annually On Top of your basic salary and not as part of it
Regular additional incentives for achieving goals set by the Manager
The prospect of a long term and secure career with a company that has been around since 1801 and is the market leader in its field
A fun and inclusive environment where you can develop great relationships
A full training programme to teach you about us, our philosophy, our products and our systems
Comprehensive in-house and external training programmes to ensure that you stay at the top of your game with providers such as BMS Progress, Dale Carnegie & Electrical Distributors Association
The manager has full autonomy over sales, purchasing, staffing and logistics. He is the boss in this business model, so can do whatever is needed to satisfy your customers requirements, giving you a huge advantage over your competition

Role:

Actively supporting the Branch Manager in the growth of the business by developing strategies for increasing existing business, enticing dormant accounts and sourcing new business in the area
Identifying new sales leads and promoting products and services
Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customer base
Researching organisations and individuals to identify new leads and potential new markets
Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
Maintaining and growing your customer base by selling the companys wide range of products whilst delivering an unrivalled customer service, developing relationships and encouraging repeat business

Person:

You must be confident, reliable and punctual, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solid work ethic and a can do attitude whilst being a team player who enjoys a busy and productive working environment
A proven track record of working in sales within the electrical, plumbing or building trades would be essential
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
A motivational and dynamic person with attention to detail and pride in their work