We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our established team in Chichester. This is an office-based role requiring a self-motivated and resilient individual to take responsibility for a geographical territory in the UK. Strong influencing and persuasive skills are required along with commercial awareness and the ability to cross-sell multiple product lines based on an understanding of the end user application. The ability to close and deliver sales is a paramount requirement.
Responsibilities:
* Potentialise, prioritise and proactively maximise all sales opportunities with an agreed minimum value, dealing with large customer portfolio through B2B activity and key account management
* Win new business and maximise existing revenue streams through high performance telesales and excellent key account management, to build long term profitable relationships
* Effective use of questioning and listening techniques to understand the customer's application requirements, ensuring cross selling and up selling from the Essentra product range
* Pro-active development of relationships with key accounts, through regular customer contact
* Prepare and follow up sales quotations to customers, prospects and leads; liaising with Key Account Managers for conversion
* Undertake proactive telephone sales initiatives to grow sales; i.e. via telemarketing, cold calling, lapsed accounts with follow up of new prospects and leads
* Operate effectively within current policies and procedures relating to pricing, order entry, lead times and telephone call monitoring programme
* Develop effective working relationships with team members, internal departments and other Essentra companies
* Maintain accurate customer records in CE as well as sales development activities. Also, to participate in regular housekeeping as required
* Participate in team briefings and ensure regular communication with team leader and other team members to address issues and develop a wider range of skills
* Participate enthusiastically in specific projects and team activities
* Attend training sessions and participate in both our development programme and on-line training portal to develop knowledge, sales techniques and skills
* Complete all Be Remarkable modules and units in a timely manner
* Provide additional support for the team when required
* Develop comprehensive understanding of the Essentra Components product range, through regular training
Required Skills and Experience:
* Experience in B2B / Telesales
* Experience in a similar commercial environment
* Excellent Communication skills
* Commercial awareness
* Self-Motivated
* Delivers to agreed commitments and objectives
* Highly Organised and working to targets
* Good interpersonal skills
* Strong work ethic
* Open to change
* Team player
* Minimum "A" Level Standard
* Experience of OEM markets (desirable)
* Manufacturing knowledge (desirable)
* CRM experience (D365) (desirable)
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus
* Up to 5% matched pension contribution
* 4x annual salary life assurance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Reward Gateway
* Eyecare vouchers
* UK Sharesave Scheme
As part of the Essentra Group, Wixroyd is one of the UK's biggest online engineering component suppliers and has gained a reputation for high quality, innovative products.
Continued year-on-year sales growth offers exciting opportunities for staff to work in a face paced, dynamic work environment where an employee's hard work and commitment are recognised.
We believe in "Delivering a Range of Endless Possibilities" for our customer, our colleagues and the company. As a company we acknowledge the part we play in satisfying the needs of our team members and will do our part to support you.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.