Business Development Executive

Our established pharmaceutical client based in Ashford is recruiting for an experienced Business Development Advisor to join their existing team.
Our client is a privately owned pharmaceutical wholesaler with over 30 years of experience in delivering over-the-counter drugs, branded medicines, and medical devices working within the community pharmacy industry.
Role: Business Development / Sales Executive
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday – Friday
Benefits: Pension, Parking, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Commission, etc
Role Summary:
To work with a well-established, friendly but hard-working team, this role would be ideal for someone who is proactive and thrives in an outbound calling/Sales environment. This is a busy role for someone who is highly motivated and can demonstrate a positive attitude to work.
The role blends the excitement of forging and creating new opportunities with the determination required to consistently achieve success. As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial part in maximising sales opportunities and enhancing customer experiences. Your focus will be on developing and expanding the existing customer base, utilizing a combination of negotiation and account management skills. You will also be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the region.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain strong relationships with existing clients across the region and expand current accounts
* Your focus as a Business Development Executive will be on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building rapport with current and prospective clients
* Use CRM tools to manage and track sales activities
* You will need a high degree of self-motivation and time management
* Working as part of a team to initiate contact within community pharmacies through cold calling to secure appointments for the management team to present and finalise deals
* Research the market, create follow-up reminders, and update clients with fresh marketing to engage them where possible
* General administration duties as required
Suitable Candidate:
* The suitable candidate will require previous Business Development Executive experience
* Excellent administration skills
* Confident in making outbound calls to customers
* Good knowledge of IT and excellent communication skills
* Demonstrate a drive and passion for sales and be motivated by success
* You must be able to work well as part of a team
If this sounds like an ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Due to the location of our client, you will need to drive and have your transport.
Firmin Recruit is working as an agency on behalf of our client