Ashton Recruitment require a Sales Development Executive for our client based in Belfast.
Position: Sales Development Executive (FMCG | 4am start)
Location: West Belfast
Duration: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 04:00-13:00 with Alternative Saturdays 04:00-10:30
Pay Rate: £25,000 - £33,000

• Proactively managed a portfolio of existing customers, regularly engaging with them to understand their evolving needs and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Implemented tailored sales strategies to increase customer loyalty, expand product range penetration, and maximise revenue from each account.
• Conducted detailed analysis of weekly sales data and account profitability to track performance against targets. Identified underperforming accounts and developed action plans to improve sales outcomes.
• Collaborated with finance and operations teams to ensure pricing strategies maintained healthy margins while remaining competitive.
• Established strong, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within customer organisations.
• Delivered excellent customer service by responding promptly to enquiries and resolving issues effectively, fostering long-term partnerships that supported business growth and repeat sales.
• Acted as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, managing product queries, order statuses, and delivery schedules with accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinated with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment, providing customers with regular updates to maintain satisfaction.
• Conducted regular face-to-face visits to customers and suppliers within the assigned territory to strengthen relationships and gain first-hand insights into market trends and customer needs. Used these visits to showcase new products, negotiate terms, address concerns, and identify potential areas for collaboration and growth.