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 environment
Key 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 desirable
Skills & 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 approach
What'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 events
Extra 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
* By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)
Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.
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