External Business Development Executive

Basic salary £32,000 + (Negotiable depending on Experience).

Monthly Target plus Quarterly Company Profit Share schemes.

Fully expensed company car + usual benefits.

Full Time

Essex/Herts UK

Richard Austin Alloys has developed into one of the UK's largest independent aluminium and stainless steel stockholders. At our 7 locations throughout the UK we have invested in a comprehensive stock range, modern warehouse and processing facilities and a professional sales team. We are committed to delivering a high standard of service and quality to all our customers.

A new opportunity has arisen to join Richard Austin Alloys South East as a Business Development Executive. Your responsibilities will include selling across the Essex/Herts territory. Our product range is commodity based and our sales team need to be fluid with pricing and offers to keep customers competitive. The market is fast moving and often aggressive. Your remit will be to gain and maintain repeat business whilst also adding new customers.

Duties and responsibilities

Offer bespoke account management to our customers
Identify and add new business to the region
Keep abreast of market pricing for the commodities we sell
Price customers and manage stock requirements in tandem with inside sales teams
Keep customers informed of market or stock changes
Measure and achieve pre-set KPMs
Essential/Desirable Requirements

Previous field sales experience is essential although not necessarily in the metals industry as full product training will be provided.
Located in the Essex/Herts region
Interested in market dynamics and fluidity of pricing
Understanding of the wider manufacturing sector is desirable
You enjoy working with a variety of data sources to identify trends, issues and opportunities

Approachable and with the ability to connect & influence at all levels
As a self-starter you enjoy working independently and thrive in an environment where you can make a real difference whilst also working as part of a winning team
Able to build relationships quickly and effectively
Demonstrable track record in new business targets
This role would ideally suit an individual who is looking for a new challenge but who is keen to secure a role with a forward thinking, commercial business. Richard Austin Alloys has many examples of our people moving through the business and we encourage career progression. 

A fully expensed Car and Company Pension (After qualifying period) are offered with this position

If you feel your skills and experience match the role criteria please send your cv by return.

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