JOB DESCRIPTION

Position BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Reporting to Sales & Business Development Manager

Educational Requirements Minimum GCSE or "A" level standard

Experience Requirements 3 years experience in similar commercial environment

Knowledge of industrial sectors and a technical

understanding of industrial products.

Position Goals & Responsibilities

Comprehensively understand the AIS product range and proactively maximise all sales opportunities

Work to achieve pre-agreed sales and growth targets.

Provide pro-active care to key accounts identifying sales opportunities and ensure regular customer contact.

The preparation and follow up of sales quotations and to appropriate customer leads. Liaison with external sales force for conversion.

Undertake proactive marketing initiatives to grow the sales; i.e. via telemarketing, working on lapsed accounts, generation and follow up of new prospects in niche markets, target and convert business from existing and new customers across the AIS product range.

Make realistic customer commitments, follow through each transaction to full completion and keep the customer and other internal departments informed at all times

Operate effectively within current policies and procedures relating to pricing, order entry, complaint handling and telephone enquiry handling

Develop effective working relationships with other team members, internal departments and sister companies, as well as customers and suppliers.

Maintain accurate customer records and sales development activities. Also to participate in regular housekeeping as required

Participate in team briefings and communicate with team leader and other team members to address issues and develop a wider range of skills

Participate in specific projects and proactive activities as required and directed

You are encouraged and expected to grow your position by finding new and better ways to achieve and exceed customer expectations

Personal Attributes Effective communicator both orally and in writing

Developing commercial awareness

Be a quick learner with creative problem solving ability

Capable of working under pressure, prioritising workload and

working to deadlines/targets.

Team player, willing to adapt to new challenges

Excellent attention to detail and accurate key board skills

Determined and enthusiastic attitude and unrivalled energy