Business Development Executive

Recruiter
LG Recruitment LTD
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Competitive
Posted
30 Jan 2018
Closes
27 Feb 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Description

LG Recruitment are pleased to be representing our client with their recruitment drive in their Birmingham Office.

They are an established leading Energy Broker and are looking to expand their team

experience is preferred but full training and support is given

Key Responsibilities

  • To cold call potential customers to prospect for new business
  • To promote and present appropriately to our customers in order to make a sale
  • To maintain and develop relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
  • To respond to incoming email and phone enquiries
  • To act as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
  • To gather market and customer information
  • To deal with any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy
  • To advise on existing and future services and products we offer, discussing special promotions
  • Ensure all sales and order information are accurately recorded
  • To review your own sales performance, aiming to meet and exceed your KPI targets
  • To represent the business in an exemplary fashion
  • To feed sales trends back to the line manager
  • To attend team meetings and share best practice with colleagues
  • When requested, to assist in representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
  • To positively approach sales opportunities to maximise sales revenue to meet and exceed the departmental targets
  • To adhere to and promote the Company Mission Statement and Core Values
  • To report any potential losses for the business to the department manager.
  • To support the departmental manager with the ongoing development of new team members
  • To attend training when required
  • To ensure on all occasions, you observe safe working practices in order to satisfy Health and Safety at Work, Fire Procedures and other Statutory Legislation

Skills Needed

  • Previous experience in telecoms, sales, renewable energy or b2b energy sales
  • Previous experience in a target driven pressurized sales environment
  • Knowledge of Energy Efficient/Renewable Technologies
  • Further Education (A-Levels or equivalent in a Business-Related Topics
  • 4 x GCSE's - Grade A - C
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Adaptable to change within the business
  • Ability and desire to learn new sales techniques
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis
  • Willingness to develop in-line with continuing professional development