LOCATION: Gloucester. HOURS: 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday. START DATE: Immediate. PAY: £50,000 pa - £55,000 pa. PERMANENT JOB. INDHS. Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468. E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk. www.ess-emp.co.uk.
Vacancy – Business Development Manager
Sales & Business Development
* Proactively prospect and cold-call potential clients to identify new business opportunities
* Manage new customer accounts
* Liaise closely with the existing sales team to align on lead development
* Prepare, issue, and follow up on quotes
* Process customer orders efficiently
* Achieve and exceed individual sales KPIs and targets
* Resolve customer queries, issues, and complaints promptly and professionally
* Conduct market and sales analysis to inform strategy and identify trends
* Actively contribute to the growth and expansion of the company
Administrative
* Maintain accurate reports and call logs
* Ensure accurate processing of invoices and sales documents
* Scan, photocopy, and file sales-related documentation
* Answer and route incoming calls and emails professionally
* Draft, format, and prepare documents for internal and client use
* Ensure all administrative records and data entries are accurate and up to date
Additional
* Represent the company at trade shows and industry events across the UK and Europe
* Attend and contribute to training sessions, internal meetings, and team workshops
* Travel across the UK for scheduled meetings and client visits
* Convert cold-call visits into viable sales opportunities
* Support special projects or assignments, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Work Experience
* Proven experience in a customer-facing sales or support role, ideally in an engineering background.
* Demonstrable success in cold calling and new business acquisition
* Prior experience in a Business Development or Area Sales role
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge and Skills
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* High attention to detail and administrative accuracy
* Problem-solving mindset with sound decision-making abilities
* Industry knowledge (steel structure formatting) is an advantage
* Previous experience in telesales, area sales, or B2B development
What We Offer
* Dynamic and supportive team environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* Exposure to a diverse client base and expanding markets
* Competitive salary
* Pension
* Free parking
For further information on the role or general enquiries, please call Liam Edwards on 01453 832468 or email your CV to liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
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