Nuttall Packaging is a progressive independently owned manufacturing company, based in Manchester, which started trading in 1920. They manufacture and supply high quality bespoke corrugated packaging in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner from our Trafford Park facility. Due to continuing growth in the business they are now seeking a Business Development Executive to be part of the ongoing success of Nuttall Packaging.
JOB PURPOSE:
Prospecting and contacting potential new customers to grow existing volume of corrugated packaging sales. Responsible for visiting some existing customers allocated to them.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist the Sales Manager and General Manager with growing the overall volume through the plant.
* Identifying, securing and maintaining new customers and business.
* Ensure customers requirements are properly relayed to the Office.
* Ensure customers are satisfied with products and services provided by the Company.
TASKS:
* Prospecting new business.
* Prepare and send out introduction letters.
* Customer visits.
* Advise internal sales administration of customer's requirements.
* Prepare and send out Quotations/Tenders.
* Chase completed quotations.
* Negotiate with customers to secure business.
* Ensure customers are satisfied with the quality and service provided.
* Help maintain and develop and test existing and new procedures within business system.
* Continually develop relevant knowledge and skills.
PROFILE:
* Proven experience in a sales environment (no packaging sales experience required as full training will be provided).
* IT savvy (Excel, Outlook)
* Excellent sales, commercial and negotiation skills.
* Has a new business mentality and enjoys going out and winning new opportunities.
* Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and determined.
* Clear communication skills at all levels, especially verbal.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Full UK driving licence