Business Development Executive

Business Development Sales Executive Are you a driven salesperson who loves winning new business, building relationships and closing deals? We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a business specialising in high-quality, premium dessert products, who is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Sales Executive to join their team in Shipley on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on generating new business, developing customer accounts and driving revenue growth.The RoleYou will play a key role in expanding the customer base and increasing sales across a diverse range of sectors, including dessert bars, farm shops, delis, hotels, golf clubs, restaurants, visitor attractions and hospitality businesses. Your responsibilities will include:Proactively identifying and winning new business through outbound cold calling, prospecting and customer visits.Making approximately 15-20 outbound calls per working day.Arranging appointments, presenting the premium dessert range and converting prospects into customers.Developing existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling and increasing product sales.Building strong, long-term relationships with customers and maximising sales opportunities.Following up on enquiries, quotations and samples to secure new business.Managing your sales pipeline, maintaining accurate CRM records and working towards agreed targets.Representing the business ..... full job details .....