Business Development Advisor
East Grinstead
Up to £32,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits package
Must be a driver due to location
Lloyd Recruitment Services are seeking a motivated and driven Business Development Advisor to join our client's expanding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background who thrives on building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. Experience within construction products or trade counter settings is a must!
The role involves proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and supporting the wider team in achieving sales targets. You'll also be hands-on in supporting customers directly through phone, email, and counter interactions.
Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Advisor:
Contribute to sales targets and branch profitability
Respond to inbound calls and emails
Provide quotations and product recommendations
Seek new business via outbound calls to lapsed and perspective accounts
Maintain excellent knowledge of products
Deliver exceptional customer service and client experience
Generate sales from both new and existing customers
Support day-to-day sales activities, including handling enquiries, raising sales and purchase orders
Foster a positive, collaborative team environmentKey experience:
Experience managing sales enquiries, and liaising with clients over the phone (inbound and outbound)
Ability to quote, follow up on sales opportunities, and close deals
Comfortable dealing directly with customers
Familiarity with building or construction industry terminology is desirableSkills & Abilities:
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Solid numeracy and literacy skills
Confident IT user (e.g. MS Office, CRM systems)
Proactive mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Professional, enthusiastic, and customer-focused approachWhat's on Offer:
Up to £32,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits package
Monday - Friday (No weekends or bank holidays!)
Opportunities for career progression and development
Company pension
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Free onsite staff parking
Family-friendly employment policies
Christmas party/social eventsExtra Information:
Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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