Business Development Executive
Location: Verwood, Dorset
Salary: £28,875 + Bonus Scheme
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
Do you have a natural flair for building customer relationships? Love working in sales and winning new business? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're working with a forward-thinking business to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their high-energy outbound sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to make a real impact.
The Role
You'll be responsible for reaching out to new customers following recent orders - so no cold calling! Every customer you contact already knows who we are. Your mission? To turn one-off buyers into loyal repeat customers, while identifying future business opportunities, potential projects, and e-procurement leads.
Key Responsibilities
1. Secure repeat orders from new customers
2. Meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets
3. Educate customers on the full product offering
4. Uncover new purchasing contacts within accounts
5. Identify potential procurement projects and opportunities
6. Generate and share quality business leads with the wider sales team
What You'll Bring
1. A persuasive, confident, and proactive approach to sales
2. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
3. High motivation and the desire to exceed targets
4. A professional and optimistic attitude
5. A good listener and team player who celebrates success
6. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
7. A strong and friendly telephone manner
8. Tech-savvy and comfortable using systems and software
Ideal Experience
1. Previous success in telephone-based sales
2. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-led environment
3. Experience in growing and managing a customer base
4. Background in lead generation or gaining new agreements (desirable)
Perks & Benefits
1. Hybrid working available
2. Clear career progression opportunities
3. Be part of a supportive, upbeat team
4. 26 days holiday PLUS bank holidays
5. Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
6. Free onsite parking
7. Monthly "pick-you-up" treats
8. Health Shield cash plan from day one
9. Free will writing service
If you're passionate about sales and ready to take your career to the next level, apply today to join a business where your energy and drive will be recognised and rewarded.
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