Role: Business Development Executive - Permanent - Magherafelt VANRATH are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client for a Business Development Executive to permanent position. This dynamic organisation operates across multiple locations, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to imperative marketing campaigns and initiatives in a supportive, professional environment. Salary - £27,000 - £30,000 Flexible working hours On-site parking The Role Identify new projects by scrutinising Barbour ABI and planning leads. Setting up meetings for our external sales team Co-ordinating CPD presentations with targeted customer groups Contact new and current customers to gain new business projects Scrutinise planning leads for new sales opportunities Use LinkedIn to identify potential new business targets Follow up on website enquiries to gain new business leads Follow up on mailers where customers have clicked and opened the emails to gain new business Updating the company CRM system Providing regular support to our area sales teams Ensure compliance with the Company's policies including Health & Safety Essential Criteria: Have a degree with a business or marketing specialism Excellent written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills Be driven by a high level of attention to detail and accuracy Enjoy a challenge, be persistent and driven to succeed Be confident and enthusiastic with a 'can do' attitude Excellent computer literacy skills Good creative skills with an ability to develop ideas Good planning, organisational and time management skills Ability to manage a number of tasks concurrently and meet multiple project deadlines Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team without constant supervision Desirable Criteria: Business development experience Knowledge of the construction industry Telephone selling/tele marketing experience CRM experience Experience working with Barbour ABI or Glenigans Experience of using LinkedIn to identify customers to develop brand awareness Experience dealing with Architects and Engineers in relation to product specification Hold a valid driving licence Skills: business development sales account manager outbound new business