Business Development Executive

BDE - To replace Head in Budget - Tom Greenland

Business Development Executive

This role is covering the Kent area.

Field Based - Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Salary – £30 – 35k per annum (+ commission OTE £18k per annum), company car, laptop, mobile phone etc

At Lyreco we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have a new opportunity for a Business Development Executive , to join us as part of the wider Small to Medium Business (SMB) Sales Division.

Benefits: 31 days holiday, rising to 38, after longer service (inclusive of bank holidays), Pension & Life Assurance Scheme, 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year, Referral Scheme, Opportunity for career break – after 3 years of service

The Role:

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

What you will be doing as a Business Development Executive:

• •Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• •Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• •Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• •Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.

What you must have to be successful as a Business Development Executive:

• •Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• •Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• •Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• •Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
• •Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.

The Process:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and we will respond back to ALL applicants. For those who are shortlisted to the next stage, the process will be as follows.

Telephone Interview - Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.

1st Interview - (face to face) - Meet your manager.

2nd interview- Field visit (meet a peer for a hands-on insight to the role)

3rd interview- Meet your managers manager.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.

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