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Business Development Representative

£ 29,000 - £ 29,000
 

Job Description

 

Company and role overview –

This company embodies professionalism, agility, and a customer-centric approach. They proudly serve the top UK independent ethnic stores, world food take-away outlets, and major UK supermarket retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons. Their products grace the shelves of larger superstores as well as smaller 'Express' and 'Local' stores across the nation.

Main responsibilities –

  • Discover and cultivate fresh business prospects via networking and cold outreach
  • Perform market analysis to pinpoint potential clients and industries for growth opportunities
  • Foster enduring relationships with current clients, prioritizing satisfaction and fostering repeat business
  • Work closely with internal teams to craft tailored solutions addressing clients' specific needs
  • Skilfully negotiate contracts and finalize agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms

Requirements –

  • Demonstrated success in business development or sales roles
  • Proficient in Salesforce or comparable CRM software
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at building rapport with clients
  • A-Level or equivalent education is preferred
  • Prior experience in business development for at least 1 year is preferred

 
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