About the Company
ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.
We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to work alongside our existing Business Development team from our offices in either Edinburgh or Leeds. The main purpose of this role is to:
Drive ASD's efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD's value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector's.Key Responsibilities
Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system.
Support ASD's position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector's, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising. Candidate Profile
Proven experience in a proactive sales or account management role (preferably within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors).
Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
High level of organisation and attention to detail.
Confident using CRM / ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
A stable career history.What we offer
As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:
Life assurance
Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company)
Discount cards for shops and restaurants
Gym and health club discounts
Holiday trading
Cycle to work scheme
Medicash (healthcare) programme
Employee assistance programme
Lifetime financial wellbeingPlease note, due to the safety critical nature of our business, we carry out drug and alcohol testing, both pre-employment and throughout employment. We have a zero-tolerance approach.
How to Apply
Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV to your online application