We specialise in baking and producing a range of high quality, award winning range of desserts to the food service industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join our expanding company. The role is based in Leeds, but would require you to travel to different locations around the Uk.
This role is a field sales role and will involve:
* Converting prospects into successful customers through customer sales methods such as door-to-door, cold calling and presentations
* Researching and forecasting sales and developing sales strategies and methods and evaluating their effectiveness
* Visiting customers on a regular basis and evaluating customer needs and desires
* Creating sales targets and working to meet them individually and as a team
* Monitoring the organisation's competitors, their products and marketing strategies
* Acting as a representative for the organisation during customer meetings and presentations
* Maintaining customer accounts and records of sales
* Reporting and providing feedback to management using financial data collected
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 x years field sales experience, will need to have the following skills and attributes:
* Great confidence and the ability to accept rejection and maintain a positive mindset
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and resilience to transmit passion during a sales interview
* Active listening skills and the ability to understand the customer's needs
* Persuasion skills and the ability to build rapport using a great personality
* Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office
* Strong negotiation and presentation skills
* In-depth understanding of an organisation's products and unique selling facts
* Excellent data analysis skills
* Be able to self motivated, manage and plan your own diary to achieve maximum sales leads and conversions.
The salary will be discussed with the successful candidate. The role will be full time and you will be required to work 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. You will also have a a Company Car for the role so must hold a full UK Driving licence.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person