Business Developer in Blackpool

Location: Blackpool
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Howdens
Job Hours: Full-time

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The job role: Generate customer leads.

Increase future business.

Contact our account base daily in a friendly manner.

Be able to up-sell.

Monitor new trade accounts.

Deal with customer enquiries in a courteous professional way.

Admin duties.

Maintain accurate records of customers contacted.

You will also provide valuable administrative support to the depot, collaborating closely with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to assist in arranging appointments and fuel lead generation.

Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to the efficient running of the depot, enabling the team to reach and exceed depot targets.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Business Developer:  

  • Customer service
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments
  • strong Communicator
  • Sales-focused
  • Prioritisation and organisation skills
  • Curious learner
  • What you get from us as a Business Developer:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Monthly depot bonus OTE
  • Team incentives and outings
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more
  • 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years 
  • Staff discount on Howdens products
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  •   About Howdens:

    Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.

    We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.

    Last year our sales reached circa 2.

    3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

    There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.

    That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the  10 Best Big Companies to Work For .

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