New Business Business Development Executive
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At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organizations across the UK and beyond. As an innovative and inclusive company, we thrive on teamwork and the diverse talents of our people. We invite you to turn your passion into a rewarding career with us!
The Job Role
As a Business Development Executive – New Business, you will be responsible for identifying, opening, and developing new partner accounts within the SMB space. Your focus will be on partners with the potential to invoice up to £1,000,000, helping them grow through Westcoast’s portfolio of hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions.
You’ll work with a pre-defined list of prospects at various stages of their IT journey, whether they’re selling through other distributors, working with alternative vendors, or looking to diversify into hardware sales.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:
* Research and prioritise target accounts from a pre-defined list
* Build and manage a pipeline of new customer opportunities
* Open and onboard new partners, ensuring a smooth transition
* Collaborate with vendors to identify and engage ‘White Space’ prospects
* Develop target account plans to secure vendor funding
* Coordinate with internal teams for seamless handover of live accounts
* Create initial account development plans to drive growth
* Maintain accurate weekly forecasts and pipeline reports
* Innovate with bespoke solutions to address partner challenges
* Identify and open incremental opportunities such as 3PL and services
Is this the role for you?
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a mix of experience, ambition, and relationship-building skills. You’ll be confident in engaging with partners and influencing decision-makers, with a strong desire to grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Qualifications:
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Proven relationship-building capabilities
* Experience in a sales-driven role, ideally within the tech sector
* Ability to create and execute partner business plans
* Comfortable influencing at C-Level
* Eager to learn, grow, and take initiative
What’s in It for You?
This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.
* Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it’s funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we’ve got you covered.
* Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).
* Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.
* Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to join a company that values its people and rewards success, click apply to start the quick application process (5-6 mins).
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, we’ve moved forward with other applicants for this role, but we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
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