Job Description: Business Development Executive
Location: Kidderminster, UK
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our team in Kidderminster. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and business development, with a passion for identifying new opportunities and building lasting relationships with clients. This role is essential for driving our company's growth and achieving revenue targets through strategic planning and execution. This position offers a strong pathway for progression within the food ingredients sector for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Source Development:
- Identify and cultivate new and existing customer sources.
- Develop successful referring relationships to drive business growth.
- Prospect Generation:
- Actively identify and generate prospects using strategic sales strategies.
- Focus on customers within target markets to maximise sales potential.
- Revenue Achievement:
- Set and achieve revenue goals to contribute to the company's financial success.
- Client Retention and Sales:
- Maintain and enhance good working relationships with existing clients.
- Leverage client retention strategies to generate new sales through referrals and references.
- Sales Team Support:
- Assist the sales team with administrative duties and provide necessary support to streamline sales processes.
- Client Engagement:
- Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
- Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives to attract prospective clients.
- Market Research:
- Conduct research on organisations and individuals to uncover new business opportunities.
- Identify and develop new markets to improve sales performance.
- Industry Networking:
- Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events to network and stay updated on market trends.
- Proposal Development:
- Develop quotes and proposals tailored to client needs.
- Ensure proposals meet client expectations and company standards.
- Team and Business Growth:
- Set development goals for the team and ensure they are met.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
- Adaptability:
- Adapt to management requests and assist in other business areas as needed to support overall company objectives.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong strategic planning and sales skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Ability to research and identify new market opportunities.
- Proficiency in developing and delivering effective sales proposals.
- Strong networking skills to build and maintain industry relationships.
- Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Experience in the food ingredients sector is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the food ingredients sector.
If you are a proactive and ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing company, we encourage you to apply for the Business Development Executive position. Join our team in Kidderminster and help us drive our business forward.