Business Development Executive

at  Barrett Steel

ALL ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a key career opportunity available for a driven, passionate Business Development Sales Executive to manage customer expectations and increase sales with a strong portfolio of current customers, whilst bringing on board new ones. Building long term mutually beneficial and profitable relationships. This is an in-house role and for the right candidate, progression to Business Development Manager over the next 12-18 months which will include face to face visits, ( fully expensed Company vehicle will be provided at this time )

Specific tasks include:

• Strive to increase sales, within the constraints of operational capacity, that seek to secure profitable new market share and gross margin growth.
• Lead negotiations with potential customers and build relationships to maximise commercial opportunities with them.
• Process sales enquiries / orders and see all administration through to completion.
• Manage colleagues’ sales ledgers during holidays, and provide sales ledger cover where needed
• Be an ambassador for high customer service standards that seek to build customer retention levels.

Essential Skills for the role:

• Previous business development/ sales experience within a demanding sales environment, ideally steel related or within a construction background and have a proven record of building up B2B accounts and delivering results.
• A strong understanding of the sales process.
• Builds relationships quickly, has a proactive attitude & approach.
• Thrives off working to targets and KPI’s.
• Can drive & has a full UK driving licence