Job Overview
SWS UK is seeking a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to join our Lancaster head office. This is a predominantly office-based role focused on outbound sales, account development and growth across new, lapsed and existing trade customers.
Responsibilities
* Make outbound sales calls to new prospects, lapsed accounts and existing customers to identify sales opportunities.
* Send personalised email follow-ups to support ongoing conversations and campaigns.
* Identify and develop new opportunities, especially where customers are purchasing competitor or alternative branded products.
* Reactivate lapsed customers and explore fresh needs with existing clients.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
* Research and qualify potential leads to build a strong sales pipeline.
* Maintain accurate records of all contact activity, opportunities, and outcomes in the company CRM system.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing and Account Management.
* Work to and exceed individual sales targets and contribute to team goals.
The Person / Requirements
* Proven experience in business development, outbound sales, telesales or a similar B2B role.
* Confident and engaging communicator over the phone and via email.
* Ability to build rapport quickly and identify customer needs.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-oriented.
* Experience with CRM systems and general sales processes.
* Experience in working with branded or manufactured products.
* Familiarity with customer reactivation strategies or targeting lapsed accounts.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, pension, mobile phone and discounted gym membership.
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application
If you are interested in applying for this position and joining our team, please send a copy of your CV to:
Email: jobs@swsuk.co.uk
Work Location: In person/Lancaster
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