Reed Business Support are thrilled to be supporting a well-established engineering services organisation in their search for a Business Development Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional to join a growing business and play a key role in driving sales activity and developing new customer relationships. As the business Development lead, you will take ownership of internal sales and BD activities whilst providing high levels of customer service
What you'll be doing:
- Handle customer enquiries professionally over the telephone.
- Identify and research new business opportunities from dormant and prospective accounts.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
- Create, manage and close quotations and enquiries accurately.
- Issue quotations promptly and communicate any delays to customers.
- Manage incoming enquiries generated through lead generation activities.
- Follow established sales strategies and business development plans.
- Proactively contact customers to chase orders, quotations and purchase orders.
- Liaise with sales colleagues regarding lead generation and sales administration.
- Maintain accurate records, notes and supporting documentation within business systems.
What you'll need:
- Proven sales experience with a successful track record.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A professional and confident telephone manner.
- A customer-focused approach.
What you'll get:
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Wellbeing programme.
- Employee referral scheme.
- On-site parking.
- 31 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.
If you would like to know more about this role - get in touch today!