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Role: External Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Sector: Construction Supplies / Building Materials / Builders Merchants
(Any background in Construction is applicable)
Salary: 35,000- 42,000 + Car + Phone + Laptop + Bonus
Our Business requires an experienced and methodical External Sales Executive / Business Development Manager to work out of our Chelmsford branch, to cover the corresponding region.
The role as External Sales Executive / Business Development Manager will include new client initial Interactions and onboarding, as well as the development of existing accounts. Therefore, it can be considered inheritance of a warm desk, with legacy clients and initial considerable billings.
The role as an External Sales Executive / Business Development Manager here, would be Ideal for an experienced external sales consultant, from a construction or builders merchant background, but all backgrounds in sales are applicable.
As an External Sales Executive / Business Development Manager Duties will include, but are not limited to
Communicate regularly with, and build business relationships with key personnel of your designated customer base
Working together with the Branch Manager and internal sales team, to identify new sales opportunities
Link in with other branches and Key Account Managers as necessary
Follow all potential opportunities with customers
Obtain new accounts and grow them to maximise their potential
Maintain margin levels and increase were possible
Ensure all relevant sales opportunities which fall outside of your designated area, are passed to the relevant branch for follow up
React to specific sales needs as outlined by the Branch Manager and/or Operations Manager
Support marketing and promotional activities within both the branch and field
Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved
Attend sales and other pre-arranged meetings as and when required
Effective diary management, ensuring all calls and visits are recorded accurately onto the relevant systems (full system training will be provided)
Work with customers to assist with plans in the pipeline, in order to plan for the next project
Responsible for maintaining and keeping cleansed your personal company ledger
Health & Safety/Compliance
Taking responsibility for your own Health & Safety and setting an example to others ensuring any necessary regulations are followed. Ensure any issues or concerns are escalated in a timely manner.
Ensure any incidents involving a company vehicle are reported within the required timescales and the necessary procedures are followed for example, photographs taken of the damage and the scene.
Branch Performance
Assist with stock takes as and when required.
Develop and enhance working relationships with suppliers.
Identify and develop new account customers, build, and maintain relationships with existing customers to maximise sales within the branch.
Authorised to make trading sales and margin decisions up to defined levels.
Work closely with other branches to ensure optimum use of stock.
Full training on the specific company policies and procedures will be given, however, understanding of the overall process and job role, is essential.
Highly competitive salary and benefits, as well as fantastic working environment and career prospects for the right person.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and skill set, please apply to this job advert and the company hiring manager will be in touch.
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