Business Development Executive

Job Details

We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our established team in Chichester. This is an office-based role requiring a self-motivated and resilient individual to take responsibility for a geographical territory in the UK. Strong influencing and persuasive skills are required along with commercial awareness and the ability to cross-sell multiple product lines based on an understanding of the end user application. The ability to close and deliver sales is a paramount requirement.

Responsibilities:

Potentialise, prioritise and proactively maximise all sales opportunities with an agreed minimum value, dealing with large customer portfolio through B2B activity and key account management
Win new business and maximise existing revenue streams through high performance telesales and excellent key account management, to build long term profitable relationships
Effective use of questioning and listening techniques to understand the customer’s application requirements, ensuring cross selling and up selling from the Essentra product range
Pro-active development of relationships with key accounts, through regular customer contact
Prepare and follow up sales quotations to customers, prospects and leads; liaising with Key Account Managers for conversion
Undertake proactive telephone sales initiatives to grow sales; i.e. via telemarketing, cold calling, lapsed accounts with follow up of new prospects and leads
Operate effectively within current policies and procedures relating to pricing, order entry, lead times and telephone call monitoring programme
Develop effective working relationships with team members, internal departments and other Essentra companies
Maintain accurate customer records in CE as well as sales development activities. Also, to participate in regular housekeeping as required
Participate in team briefings and ensure regular communication with team leader and other team members to address issues and develop a wider range of skills
Participate enthusiastically in specific projects and team activities
Attend training sessions and participate in both our development programme and on-line training portal to develop knowledge, sales techniques and skills
Complete all Be Remarkable modules and units in a timely manner
Provide additional support for the team when required
Develop comprehensive understanding of the Essentra Components product range, through regular training

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience in B2B / Telesales
Experience in a similar commercial environment
Excellent Communication skills
Commercial awareness
Self-Motivated
Delivers to agreed commitments and objectives
Highly Organised and working to targets
Good interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic
Open to change
Team player
Minimum “A” Level Standard
Experience of OEM markets (desirable)
Manufacturing knowledge (desirable)
CRM experience (D365) (desirable)

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Up to 5% matched pension contribution
4x annual salary life assurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Reward Gateway
Eyecare vouchers
UK Sharesave Scheme

As part of the Essentra Group, Wixroyd is one of the UK’s biggest online engineering component suppliers and has gained a reputation for high quality, innovative products.

Continued year-on-year sales growth offers exciting opportunities for staff to work in a face paced, dynamic work environment where an employee’s hard work and commitment are recognised.

We believe in “Delivering a Range of Endless Possibilities” for our customer, our colleagues and the company. As a company we acknowledge the part we play in satisfying the needs of our team members and will do our part to support you.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.