New Business Executive Competitive Salary Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Role
Are you confident on the phone and able to turn conversations into real business opportunities? Do you enjoy researching, organising and spotting the right prospects before anyone else?
We are looking for a New Business Executive to join the Carlton team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, working towards clear targets and playing a key role in driving growth.
As a New Business Executive, you will focus on identifying and creating new opportunities for the sales team. You will speak to potential customers, build strong first impressions, and book appointments that turn into business.
This role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to work closely with both marketing and sales. You will also support marketing projects, giving you wider exposure across the business.
This is a full-time, in-office position working 8am-5pm or 7.30am-4.30pm.
If you re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply today and start your journey with Carlton today.
Key Responsibilities:
Make a minimum of 50 calls per day to warm and cold prospects
Book 10 meetings per week for the sales team
Research and develop new leads using a range of tools
Keep the CRM system accurate and up to date
Manage diaries, meeting reminders and rescheduling
Send sample packs to potential customers
Upload and manage data from trade shows
Provide weekly reporting on activity and results
Support marketing projects for one hour each day
The Company
Carlton was born to innovate. Working hand-in-hand with clients to improve efficiency and enhance consumer experiences. Flipping the packaging world on its head with bespoke systems and developing our own products, all masterminded in our cutting edge Imagination Lab, which we know do the job better than anything else out there. All designed to be smarter for business. Smarter for our industry. And smarter for our planet. Carlton. Packaging made smarter.
The Benefits
A role where your results are visible and valued
Clear targets and structure to help you succeed
Opportunity to work with both marketing and sales teams
A supportive team environment with shared goals
Exposure to innovative products and ideas
The Person
To succeed as a New Business Executive, you will need:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confidence on the phone and clear speaking ability
Good organisation and administration skills
Experience with research and lead generation tools
A team-focused mindset with the ability to work independently
A structured approach to tasks and reporting
Confidence presenting ideas to management
Target driven