Business Development Executive

MB681: Business Development Executive
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 DOE + Company Car
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme, Company car & fuel card, Pension Scheme & Life Assurance, Privilege vehicle purchase scheme, Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts, 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice, Cycle to work purchase scheme, Access to Perks at Work discount website
Overview:
First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Glasgow depot.
The successful candidate will spend their first 2 days in the business, attending our client’s fantastic residential induction academy in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about their business before you start your new role.
Out client are looking for a champion in sales with a minimum of 1 years sales experience, to help over achieve sales budget. You'll be a lively & positive individual who will manage, grow and develop the existing customer base whilst gaining new business. You'll demonstrate drive, commitment and enthusiasm; together with a willingness to contribute to your team and more importantly, your customers. You'll be able to use your listening, influencing and persuasive skills to convince others in both positive or negative circumstances. The successful candidate will have refined verbal and written communication skills and will be proficient in general computer knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed sales targets by providing a consultative sales solution to internal and external customers.
• Deliver the necessary level of sales by educating customers in the range of parts and accessories appropriate for their needs.
• Proactively identify new customers and build an effective and profitable relationship.
• Retain existing customers through effective customer management techniques.
• Maintain electronic and paper records, ensuring they are always up to date.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Core Maths and English qualifications.
• Elementary knowledge of IT (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Evidence of proactive sales activity in a commercial environment.
• Evidence of customer management and handling skills alongside customer development in a retail or commercial environment
• Sound telephone skills.
• Full driving license held for a minimum of 6 months with fewer than 9 penalty points.
• Evidence of ‘Right to work in the UK’

Desirable:

• Able to self-manage and deliver new business.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Good communicator, especially verbally, able to present face-to-face with a variety of customers.
• Adept at identifying, creating, and seizing business opportunities.
• Resilient and adept at building commercial relationships.

MB681: Business Development Executive
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 DOE + Company Car
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme, Company car & fuel card, Pension Scheme & Life Assurance, Privilege vehicle purchase scheme, Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts, 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice, Cycle to work purchase scheme, Access to Perks at Work discount website