Full Time | Accrington Lancashire (office-based) | Salary of £33k per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join a well-established, market-leading retail wholesale business.
This is a fantastic role for a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys working within a creative, fast-moving industry and is passionate about developing ecommerce and trade partnerships. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in managing and growing an established portfolio of ecommerce accounts whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities.
If you thrive on building strong client relationships, spotting commercial opportunities and delivering results, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Role
You will act as a positive ambassador for the business, building and nurturing relationships across an existing and prospective customer base including ecommerce retailers, interior designers and trade-only accounts.
The role combines account management and new business development, with a strong focus on maximising sales performance and customer engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and developing a portfolio of ecommerce and trade accounts
Identifying and converting new business opportunities
Building long-term, consultative relationships with customers
Conducting regular remote and face-to-face client meetings
Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored product solutions
Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
Representing the business at UK trade shows and industry events
Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery
About You
We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware and confident communicator who can build credibility quickly and deliver results.
You will ideally have:
Experience within a B2B sales or business development environment
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
Effective time management and prioritisation skills
The ability to work independently and perform well under pressure
A proactive, intuitive and solutions-focused approach
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Drive, ambition and a genuine desire to succeed
A full UK driving licence
***Experience working with visually led or trend-driven product ranges would be extremely advantageous.***
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum
Bespoke training and development
Company iPhone
Pension scheme
Healthcare cashback benefit
Staff discount
Opportunity to join a stable, growing business within an inspiring creative sector
Exposure to industry trade shows and events
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to discuss your suitability for the role.
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Salary description
£33000.00 - £33000.00 per year