Business Development Executive
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established, independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK food-service distribution sector for five decades.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join the team based at their busy Plymouth depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in sales within a supportive and growing business.
This is a split role, combining office-based telesales activity with field-based customer visits. You will work closely with the wider sales team to develop relationships, grow existing accounts, and identify new business opportunities.
Responsibilities:- Office-based 3 days per week (Plymouth depot), focusing on telesales activity
- Field-based 2 days per week, visiting customers across the local area
- Build strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to upsell products and increase spend
- Support new business development, targeting independent food outlets including fish and chip shops
- Work closely with the telesales and field sales teams to maximise opportunities
- Manage customer expectations and deliver excellent service at all times
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and activity
- Some previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role (telesales experience advantageous but not essential)
- A confident and personable approach, with strong communication skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Good organisational and time management skills
- A resilient and professional mindset
- A clean Full UK driving licence
- Food service or food industry experience is advantageous but not essential
- Based within a commutable distance of Plymouth
- Salary of £30,000 per annum
- Bonus up to £3,000 per year
- Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
- Pool car provided for customer visits (no requirement to use your own vehicle)
- 28 days holiday including 3 Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day).
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff discounts
- Learning and development opportunities
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