Vertical Plus is the leading performance-based E Commerce company in the South West. We give our retail customers a fantastic E Commerce marketing solution that provides growth and new opportunities for stores and entrepreneurs nationwide.
We are looking for a driven Business Development Executive to help support our plans to drive sales and grow our business. Primarily responsible for supporting the sales process of the Vertical Plus E Commerce proposition to win new business.
This role will include market research, developing a sales pipeline, attending events and arranging sales meetings to position how Vertical Plus products and services can enable customers to grow their business. You will work with key members of the team and report to the Managing Director.
The key areas of responsibility include:
* Conducting market research to identify new prospects.
* Finding and growing a database of suitable prospects and arranging meetings.
* When required, conducting presentations to ensure that the company's services are maximised.
* Attending networking activities and connecting with prospecting businesses.
* Attending events to build the company profile and your network.
* Working alongside ongoing marketing activity for selling into new accounts and helping accelerate new business targets.
Knowledge & Requirements
* Over 3 years of work experience within business development or similar fields.
* Good understanding of Information Technology and specifically the E commerce industry.
* Self-motivation and the ability to be motivated by targets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills.
* Friendly and personable demeanor.
* Ability to develop executive-level relationships and build rapport.
Reporting
Location: Devon, with UK-wide travel as required. This job is also suitable for remote working.
Reports to: Justin Smith - Managing Director
Responsible for: N/A
*This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is not part of the contract of employment.
To apply for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to justin@verticalplus.co.uk.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Other
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Software Development
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