Nuttall Packaging is a progressive independently owned manufacturing company, based in Manchester, which started trading in 1920. They manufacture and supply high quality bespoke corrugated packaging in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner from our Trafford Park facility. Due to continuing growth in the business they are now seeking a Business Development Executive to be part of the ongoing success of Nuttall Packaging.

JOB PURPOSE:

Prospecting and contacting potential new customers to grow existing volume of corrugated packaging sales. Responsible for visiting some existing customers allocated to them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Sales Manager and General Manager with growing the overall volume through the plant.
Identifying, securing and maintaining new customers and business.
Ensure customers requirements are properly relayed to the Office.
Ensure customers are satisfied with products and services provided by the Company.

TASKS:

Prospecting new business.
Prepare and send out introduction letters.
Customer visits.
Advise internal sales administration of customer’s requirements.
Prepare and send out Quotations/Tenders.
Chase completed quotations.
Negotiate with customers to secure business.
Ensure customers are satisfied with the quality and service provided.
Help maintain and develop and test existing and new procedures within business system.
Continually develop relevant knowledge and skills.

PROFILE:

Proven experience in a sales environment (no packaging sales experience required as full training will be provided).
IT savvy (Excel, Outlook)
Excellent sales, commercial and negotiation skills.
Has a new business mentality and enjoys going out and winning new opportunities.
Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and determined.
Clear communication skills at all levels, especially verbal.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Full UK driving licence.