Salary: circa £35k (Basic £25k + £10k Commission) plus benefits
Location: Fordingbridge.
The Role:
A unique opportunity has arisen for a well-established print and digital products and services company based in Fordingbridge, seeking a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Executive Trainee. In this role, you will initially be office-based, working closely with the Sales Director to learn the intricacies of the business and sales process. As you gain confidence and knowledge, you will have the option to transition into a field-based role or you can remain office based, representing the company to clients. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in sales.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively follow up on warm leads and convert them into new business opportunities.
Drive new sales by identifying, approaching, and securing new clients within your assigned area.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, maximising opportunities for repeat and additional business.
Take a strategic approach to business development, understanding client needs and tailoring solutions to secure long-term partnerships.
Independently manage your schedule, booking and attending client meetings to drive sales growth.
Consistently achieve and exceed KPIs through a results-driven and proactive approach.
Build strong rapport with clients to foster trust, credibility, and long-term business relationships.
Travel across your designated territory with your own transport to engage new prospects and generate business.
Effectively convert inquiries into confirmed sales by demonstrating value and delivering tailored solutions.
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of 1 years B2B sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.
Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in a sales/customer service lead environment.
Professional and confident communication skills and able to engage customers and build relationships
Embraces new ideas and thinking.
Looking to develop a career within a B2B sales environment.
Exceptional organisation skills
Possesses infectious enthusiasm, with a positive, tenacious attitude with a can-do approach to all tasks
Applicants will need to have a full driving licence and their own transport
Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £25,000 per annum plus £10k commission OTE in your first year.
Working Monday to Friday
28 days annual leave
Company pension
Full training provided on going learning and development
Excellent career opportunities
The Business Development Executive would suit candidates with a minimum of 1 years B2B sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and who would like to develop a career in field sales.
