Business Development Executive

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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

Secure repeat orders from new customers

Meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets

Educate customers on the full product offering

Uncover new purchasing contacts within accounts

Identify potential procurement projects and opportunities

Generate and share quality business leads with the wider sales team

What You'll Bring

A persuasive, confident, and proactive approach to sales

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

High motivation and the desire to exceed targets

A professional and optimistic attitude

A good listener and team player who celebrates success

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

A strong and friendly telephone manner

Tech-savvy and comfortable using systems and software

Ideal Experience

Previous success in telephone-based sales

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-led environment

Experience in growing and managing a customer base

Background in lead generation or gaining new agreements (desirable)

Perks & Benefits

Hybrid working available

Clear career progression opportunities

Be part of a supportive, upbeat team

26 days holiday PLUS bank holidays

Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes

Free onsite parking

Monthly "pick-you-up" treats

Health Shield cash plan from day one

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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