Business Development Executive
Are you a driven and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for generating new business? Do you excel in building relationships and understanding customer needs within the industrial sector?
Company Overview
The company is a leading supplier of industrial cylinder gases across the UK and is part of the globally recognised organisation. With over 60 years of experience, we deliver high‑quality products, expert technical support, and responsive local service to a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on combining global expertise with a personal, customer‑focused approach, consistently exceeding expectations.
What's on Offer
* Base Salary: 35,000 per annum.
* Earnings: Uncapped bonus (realistic 8,000+ in year one).
* Benefits: Company car or car allowance.
* Growth: Ongoing professional training and development within a global organisation.
Job Location
Hull (field‑based role covering Hull, Whitby, Wetherby & Pontefract)
Department
Sales
Reporting Relationship
Area Sales Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to expand our market share within the Hull and surrounding territories. This predominantly field‑based role involves identifying new business opportunities, promoting our comprehensive range of cylinder gases and associated products, and employing a consultative sales approach to secure new clients.
Job Type
Full‑time
Requirements
* Proven experience in a field sales or business development role.
* Demonstrated ability to identify and act on new business opportunities.
* Strong understanding of the sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.
* A proactive and results‑oriented approach with a commitment to achieving targets.
* Ability to work independently and manage a designated territory effectively.
* Commitment to adhering to all company policies, particularly those related to Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
Experience
6+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on business development and industrial product sales.
Skills
* Consultative Selling
* New Business Acquisition
* Territory Management
* Relationship Management
* Negotiation Skills
* Product Knowledge (industrial gases preferred)
* Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
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