Business Development

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Career-minded People Full time

Industry leading electrical wholesaler looking to recruit an experienced business development professional.to help drive sales forward for a profitable Southampton branch.

This is a proactive sales role which is on the whole internally based but has the scope and opportunity to visit clients and progress into management in the future.
You will be dealing on a day-to-day basis with Electrical Contractors, Contract Managers, buyers for OEM & end users. It is a demanding yet rewarding job where you will develop close relationships with your customer base.
Key Duties include:
Contacting customers on a daily basis to maximise sales opportunities
Prepare and progress quotations and tenders.
The achievement of sales targets in relation to turnover and profitability
Business planning and review meetings.
New trading account generation
Pro-active telephone canvassing for appointment generation
To promote the good name of the company on all issues, and further develop relationships with New and existing customers
Effective territory planning in order to maximise customer contact
Ensure continual awareness of new and updated products as necessary
Exploiting all opportunities to supply a wider range of products
Friendly, articulate, energetic, likeable, customer focused with excellent work ethic. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with customers both face to face and over the telephone. You will be well presented with a proven track record of deliveringfirst class customer service at all times.
Experience within an independent or national electrical wholesaler is desirable however the right attitude and willingness to learn is essential.
Real ambition and a desire to succeed would be beneficial as the role offers excellent opportunities to progress in the future.
Competitive basic salary + very generous bonus scheme + (Car when site visits are required)
Position: Permanent
Required skills & expertise:
Business Development, new business, external sales, field sales



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