Junior Business Development Executive

£25,000-£30,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
Worcestershire | Predominantly Office Based | Full Time

Our client is a growing UK manufacturer supplying high-quality products exclusively to trade customers across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Business Development Executive to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in sales and business development within a supportive and growing business.

The successful candidate will play an important role in identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective customers, and supporting the growth of the company's trade network.

The Role

This is a proactive sales opportunity where you will learn how to generate new business, build a sales pipeline, and convert prospects into customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching potential customers and identifying new sales opportunities
• Making outbound calls to introduce the company's products and services
• Building and maintaining relationships with prospective customers
• Following up enquiries, quotations and previous conversations
• Supporting the sales process from initial contact through to account set-up
• Re-engaging former customers and dormant accounts
• Updating and maintaining accurate records within the CRM system
• Booking meetings, product demonstrations and site visits where required
• Working closely with sales, account management and marketing teams
• Assisting with lead generation activities from marketing campaigns and events
• Monitoring opportunities and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline
• Learning about the company's products, industry and customer base

About You

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and keen to build a career within sales and business development.

You may have experience in:

• Customer service
• Internal sales
• Telesales
• Retail sales
• Business support or administration roles

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with customers over the phone
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to build rapport and develop relationships
• Motivation to achieve targets and objectives
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office