Business Development Executive

Salary: £28000.00 - £30000 per annum

Smethwick, West Midlands
Construction White Collar and Freelance
Permanent

Are you an experienced Business Development Executive looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about sales and enjoy the thrill of cultivating new relationships? Want to work for a growing Logistics company based in Smethwick? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

An excellent opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Business Developemnt Executive to join a successful and growing Logistics company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales through effective communication and relationship-building with clients. English and Spanish speakers will be highly regarded.

You MUST have a driving licence and access to your own car.

Benefits:

Salary up to £30,000 + commission on new business wins (some wiggle room on salary).
Location: Smethwick
Full time permanent role
Fully office based
Hours of work: 9am to 5pm 30 minute lunch break
Annual leave allowance: 24 days + 8 bank holidays
Free parking
Auto enrolment pension

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct telemarketing activities to generate new leads and follow up on existing prospects.
Cold calling new business leads in order to book meetings and win business.
Attend new business development meetings.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and personalised service.
Utilise the CRM system to manage customer interactions, track sales progress, and report on performance metrics.
Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies for increasing market share and achieving sales targets.
Provide product knowledge and support to clients, ensuring they are informed about the features and benefits of our offerings.
Attend training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
Participate in team meetings to share insights, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes.
Ad-hoc customer service and administration when there is an overflow.

Skills/Experience required:

Knowledge general haulage, pallet distribution and same day couriers and storage preferred but not essential
Proven experience as a Sales Executive.
Familiarity with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain long-term relationships.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.
Previous experience in booking meetings with potential clients.
Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams.