We're hiring for a Business Development Executive to join a forward-thinking, sustainable distribution company based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. This is a newly created role focused on proactively building brand awareness, driving product sales, and developing long-term customer relationships.
What do you need?
* £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
* Flexible working across 4 days a week
* Hybrid working (2 days in office per week)
* 28 days holiday
What will you be doing as a Business Development Executive?
* Increase sales opportunities across the product range through the acquisition of new accounts and increasing sales opportunities amongst existing customers
* Prepare sales and marketing campaigns that prioritise target audiences focusing on both individual product lines and customer target segments
* Formulate a process and subsequently take responsibility for the follow up and conversion from contact enquires / sample requests to active customers
* Generate marketing content using traditional marketing activities such as direct mail to support the generation of leads, as well as keeping social media channels updated
* Create and implement promotional campaigns to maximise sales to both prospective, existing, and lapsed customers
What do you need?
* At least 3 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in a product-focused or distribution environment
* Proven track record in business development - from lead generation through to close
* Confident using social media to engage, promote, and convert leads
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience creating marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, promotions, etc.)
* Competent using CRM systems and analysing basic sales/marketing performance data
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new role within a growing, purpose-led business. If you're a commercially minded, proactive individual who enjoys both sales and marketing, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions speak with Katie at KPJ Group between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted