Are you a driven and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for generating new business? Do you excel in building relationships and understanding customer needs within the industrial sector?
Business Development Executive
Company Overview
The company is a leading supplier of industrial cylinder gases across the UK and is part of the globally recognised organisation. With over 60 years of experience, we deliver high-quality products, expert technical support, and responsive local service to a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on combining global expertise with a personal, customer‑focused approach, consistently exceeding expectations.
What’s on Offer
- Base Salary: £35,000 per annum.
- Earnings: Uncapped bonus (realistic £8,000+ in year one).
- Benefits: Company car or car allowance.
- Growth: Ongoing professional training and development within a global organisation.
Job Location
Hull (field-based role covering Hull, Whitby, Wetherby & Pontefract)
Department
Sales
Reporting Relationship
Area Sales Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to expand our market share within the Hull and surrounding territories. This predominantly field-based role involves identifying new business opportunities, promoting our comprehensive range of cylinder gases and associated products, and employing a consultative sales approach to secure new clients.
Job Type
Full-time
Requirements
- Proven experience in a field sales or business development role.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and act on new business opportunities.
- Strong understanding of the sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to achieving targets.
- Ability to work independently and manage a designated territory effectively.
- Commitment to adhering to all company policies, particularly those related to Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
Experience
6+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on business development and industrial product sales.
Skills
- Consultative Selling
- New Business Acquisition
- Territory Management
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Product Knowledge (industrial gases preferred)
- Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
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