Business Development Executive

Our client is seeking an experienced BDM to join their team.

Role Overview: As a BDM you will play a crucial role in driving sales initiatives, developing and maintaining contractor accounts, and achieving sales targets while upholding high standards of customer service. This position requires a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage and prioritise tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve weekly and monthly visit targets as set by the Sales Director.
• Focus on achieving monthly sales targets while maintaining margin in accordance with pre-determined guidelines.
• Proactively manage and develop existing contractor accounts to achieve target spend while maintaining and developing margin.
• Fully develop and understand sales territory, including geographical segmentation to identify potential business opportunities.
• Complete visit reports and submit them onto the company CRM on a daily basis.
• Attend relevant networking and trade events to enhance business opportunities.
• Plan and prioritise sales activities and customer/prospect contact to achieve agreed business aims, including costs and sales management.
• Respond to and follow up on sales inquiries.
• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings to aid contractor business development.
• Involve the Sales Director in external meetings with customers and prospects as necessary.
• Attend training sessions to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
• Advise teams on gross margin and pricing policy.
• Liaise with the sales team to handle incoming orders accurately and timely.
• Delegate new business leads promptly and maximize lead conversion.
• Generate and follow up on quotations to convert them into orders.
• Provide technical sales advice and support to customers and the sales team.
• Prepare customer quotations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers for prices and availability on special items when required.
• Maintain contractor account lists to ensure customer relations are up to date, and assist sales executives with their accounts.
• Maintain and secure company equipment and ensure company vehicle and mobile phone comply with regulations and service intervals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within a BDM/sales role.
• Ability identify potential customers and make prospective calls
• Experience of maximising sales for new and existing business
• Goal and target-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Windows Applications and good keyboard skills.

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