Business Development Sales Executive – Construction

Business Development Executive - Construction

£30,000 - £35,000 + Commission + Car/Car Allowance

An established business supplying products and services into the construction and commercial sectors is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to develop new business and build long-term client relationships.

This is a field-based position covering London, the M25 and Home Counties, combining new business development with developing existing customer relationships.

The role

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Proactively targeting prospective customers
• Cold calling and generating new leads
• Attending client meetings
• Visiting existing and prospective customers
• Developing relationships with contractors and other commercial clients
• Identifying upcoming projects and sales opportunities
• Qualifying enquiries and opportunities
• Working closely with the internal team to produce quotations and proposals
• Following up quotations and progressing opportunities
• Negotiating with customers and closing business
• Developing existing accounts and identifying further opportunities
• Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and customer records
• Working towards agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Managing your diary effectively to maximise customer contact

The person

Previous sales experience within construction or a closely related industry is essential.

• A minimum of two years' B2B sales experience
• Experience selling into the construction sector
• A proven track record of developing new business
• Strong prospecting and lead-generation skills
• Confidence dealing with customers face-to-face and over the telephone
• Good commercial and negotiation skills
• The ability to build long-term client relationships
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• Good IT and CRM skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience selling construction products, building products, fit-out, facilities, specialist contracting or associated services would be particularly relevant.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + commission

Benefits: Company car/car allowance, laptop, mobile phone and expenses

Location: Field based - London, M25 & Home Counties

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

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