Business Development Executive

at  Zenstores

We’re Zenstores, a Bristol based tech startup reinventing delivery experience for the next era of commerce. From fashion brands to breweries, pet stores to plant shops, thousands of brands use the Zenstores platform to ship millions of orders to their customers each month.
With a fresh look and strong growth, we’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive who is ready to take on the challenge of helping us to rapidly scale our userbase.
If this sounds like a good fit for you then read on for the full job spec.

ABOUT YOU

• You’re looking for a role in a fast growing startup where you can make a real impact on the company
• You’re highly motivated, resilient, entrepreneurial and able to think creatively towards achieving goals
• We’re looking for someone with an outgoing, communicative disposition who isn’t afraid to push for what they think is right.
• You demonstrate a self-starter attitude with a bias towards action.
• You’re able to work collaboratively in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Prior experience is desirable but not essential. If you’re an good listener who can understand someone’s needs and build strong relationships, then get in touch!

THE ROLE

As a Business Development Executive, you will be at the front line of our commercial growth and development, building and maintaining relationships with prospective leads and existing customers. In short you will play an integral role in how our company evolves. You will:

• Assist in identifying and generating qualified leads through various channels (e.g. email outreach, social media, cold calling).
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.
• Carry out daily outreach activities and personalised communication to generate and progress leads.
• Present company products and services to leads effectively.

• Refine and manage the sales pipeline.Provide administrative support to the team including CRM management and proposal preparation.

• You will gain exposure to the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals and have an opportunity to shape the sales process of an exciting tech startup.

This is a role that’s big on responsibility and big on opportunity, with both immediate and long-term benefits.

• Salary £25k negotiable on experience plus commission
• We’re a remote-first team, and we have a lovely office in the heart of Bristol. We currently have a dedicated team day one day per week and we also do ad-hoc days in the office throughout the week
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank/public holidays)
• Mac laptop
• Have a huge impact on the company as an early member of the team
• Work in a friendly, talented team with all the tools and support you need to succee