Business Development Executive

Salary: circa £35k (Basic £25k + £10k Commission) plus benefits

Location: Fordingbridge.

The Role:

A unique opportunity has arisen for a well-established print and digital products and services company based in Fordingbridge, seeking a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Executive Trainee. In this role, you will initially be office-based, working closely with the Sales Director to learn the intricacies of the business and sales process. As you gain confidence and knowledge, you will have the option to transition into a field-based role or you can remain office based, representing the company to clients. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in sales.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively follow up on warm leads and convert them into new business opportunities.
• Drive new sales by identifying, approaching, and securing new clients within your assigned area.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, maximising opportunities for repeat and additional business.
• Take a strategic approach to business development, understanding client needs and tailoring solutions to secure long-term partnerships.
• Independently manage your schedule, booking and attending client meetings to drive sales growth.
• Consistently achieve and exceed KPIs through a results-driven and proactive approach.
• Build strong rapport with clients to foster trust, credibility, and long-term business relationships.
• Travel across your designated territory with your own transport to engage new prospects and generate business.
• Effectively convert inquiries into confirmed sales by demonstrating value and delivering tailored solutions.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 1 years B2B sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in a sales/customer service lead environment.
• Professional and confident communication skills and able to engage customers and build relationships
• Embraces new ideas and thinking.
• Looking to develop a career within a B2B sales environment.
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Possesses infectious enthusiasm, with a positive, tenacious attitude with a can-do approach to all tasks
• Applicants will need to have a full driving licence and their own transport

Salary and Benefits:

• A salary of £25,000 per annum plus £10k commission OTE in your first year.
• Working Monday to Friday
• 28 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Full training provided on going learning and development
• Excellent career opportunities

The Business Development Executive would suit candidates with a minimum of 1 years B2B sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and who would like to develop a career in field sales.