Overview
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As a Business Developer, you will be vital in building strong relationships with new and existing trade customers. With your friendly and engaging approach, you will contact trade customers on a daily basis via telephone and email, identifying upselling opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service. You will also provide administrative support to the depot, collaborating closely with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to assist in arranging appointments and fuel lead generation. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to the efficient running of the depot, enabling the team to reach and exceed depot targets.
Responsibilities
* Contact trade customers daily via telephone and email to build relationships and identify upselling opportunities.
* Deliver exceptional customer service to trade customers.
* Provide administrative support to the depot and collaborate with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to arrange appointments and generate leads.
* Contribute to the efficient running of the depot and help the team reach and exceed depot targets.
Skills and Attributes
* Customer service
* Thrives in fast-paced environments
* Strong communicator
* Sales-focused
* Prioritisation and organisation skills
* Curious learner
What You Get From Us
* Competitive base salary
* Monthly depot bonus OTE
* Team incentives and outings
* Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
* 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
* Staff discount on Howdens products
* Buy as you earn share scheme
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn last year, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. We offer a strong entrepreneurial ethos, a fast-paced commercial environment, competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewarding outcomes.
How To Apply
When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.
Howdens is committed to an inclusive environment. If you need adjustments during our recruitment process, please email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will help you.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship for depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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