Business Development Executive Reading, Berkshire, RG2 (with hybrid working) The Company At Paragon Design, we are proud of our reputation for creating luxury bespoke joinery that transforms design inspiration into reality. We have more than 30 years experience as a bespoke joinery specialist in the commercial and residential amenities markets, using some of the worlds leading technology in our 20,000 sqft home in Berkshire. Our strong capabilities and reputation for being professional and easy to work with have led us to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. We apply this expertise to each fresh challenge to ensure we offer the very best in joinery solutions. We are now looking for a Business Development Executive to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of up to £40,000 per annum DOE - Become part of an amazing team - Help to build a market-leading business - 3% pension contribution - 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays - An extra days holiday for every two years of employment, up to 25 days total - Laptop & phone system access provided - Inclusion in a Profit Share bonus scheme This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional with experience in phone-based sales to join our high-end bespoke joinery organisation. With access to top industry tools, a supportive team, and a company committed to innovation, youll have everything you need to excel in business development. So, if you want to be a driving force behind our business growth, read on and apply today The Role As a Business Development Executive, you will introduce high-end clients to our luxury bespoke joinery solutions, strengthening our reputation as a trusted leader in the industry. Utilising your expertise in phone-based outreach, you will act as the first point of contact for some of the UKs most discerning clients, engaging with decision-makers, scheduling consultations and qualifying opportunities for bespoke residential and commercial projects. You will also help move projects through the pipeline by securing quality quoting enquiries, develop rapport with key stakeholders, maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients, and position our services to align with their vision. Additionally, you will: - Maintain accurate records of all communications in our CRM system - Participate in zoned periods of focused activity - Use network tools to access key contacts About You To be considered as a Business Development Executive, you will need: - Previous experience in phone-based sales - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport quickly - The ability to recognise buying and warning signals over the telephone - A confident and professional telephone manner - GCSEs or equivalent Other organisations may call this role BDE, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Client Engagement Executive, B2B Sales Executive, or Outbound Sales Executive. Webrecruit and Paragon Design are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take your next step as a Business Development Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. All recruitment is strictly handled directly, and as such, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not get in contact. ADZN1_UKTJ