Business Development Executive

Location: Bristol, BS5 Job Role: Business Development Executive Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Salary: £28,000.00 - £31,000.00 pa DOE Role Type: Permanent gap personnel acting as an employment business are currently recruiting a Business Development Executive for an independent, family-run business, supplying foods and disposables, based in Bristol, BS5. As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in managing effectively and efficiently ‘independent’ sales in a designated geographical area by growing customers whilst maintaining a loyal customer base. Responsibilities: Identify sales prospects, follow-up on leads and generate sales within assigned geographical area to meet or exceed set sales targets. Constantly monitor competitor activity, especially with regards to their offerings and what to offer as alternatives, and to identify any other openings/opportunities. Working collaboratively with the Sales Manager to develop and deliver an effective independent selling strategy for assigned geographical area with focus on growing customers while maintaining an established customer base. Develop cohesive and collaborative working relationships with the Telesales Executives assigned to you. Develop exceptional knowledge of Company products, services, and promotions. Produce and analyse monthly Sales reports and KPIs as required for assigned geographical area, ensuring corrective action is taken as agreed with Sales Manager. Responsible for self-management of time, schedules, and customer appointments. Working effectively and efficiently to achieve targets in sales and customer services. Maintain detailed records of sales activity and submit these in a timely manner to line-manager. About you: Previous experience within sales would be beneficial. Proven history of increasing sales and maximising opportunities. Experienced in conducting meetings and presentations in a professional and considerate manner. Strong negotiation, influencing and persuading skills. Excellent communication and team working skills. Ability to generate meaningful reports and statistics Benefits of work: Company car provided or car allowance Laptop and phone provided Bonus paid on sales targets Nest pension scheme If you are interested, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or click Apply now

Location: Bristol, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025