ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.
We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to work alongside our existing Business Development team from our offices in either Edinburgh or Leeds. The main purpose of this role is to:
- Drive ASD’s efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
- Organise/co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD’s value proposition incorporating product development/supply chain and value-added services to all sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
- Provide quotation/tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
- Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database/records/reports in CRM system.
- Support ASD’s position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
- Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector’s, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
- Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in a proactive sales or account management role (preferably within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors).
- Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail.
- Confident using CRM/ ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- A stable career history.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:
- Life assurance
- Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company)
- Discount cards for shops and restaurants
- Holiday trading
- Medicash (healthcare) programme
- Employee assistance programme
- Lifetime financial wellbeing
Please note, due to the safety critical nature of our business, we carry out drug and alcohol testing, both pre-employment and throughout employment. We have a zero-tolerance approach.
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