Job Name: New Business Development
Reports to: New Business Development Team Manager
Department: New Business
Location: Harlow – Head Office
Job Purpose
To be responsible for driving sales growth through outbound calling to potential customers. You will engage prospects, understand their needs, and present our products/services effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our sales objectives while showcasing your sales skills and building lasting customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate outbound calls to potential customers from provided leads or cold-calling lists
- Engage prospects in meaningful conversations, understand their requirements, and tailor sales pitches to meet their needs
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Conduct timely follow-ups with customers who have shown interest in our offerings to convert leads into sales
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of customer interactions, inquiries and sales activities
- Address customer objections and concerns professionally, turning them into opportunities to showcase the value of our products/services
- Collaborate with team members and sales managers to share best practices, provide feedback, and contribute to the overall success of the sales team
Person Specification
- Previous experience in Telesales or a related sales role
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a confident and persuasive phone manner
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve sales targets
- Ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with customers
- Adaptability and willingness to learn about new products/services and sales techniques
- Works well under pressure
In return we offer
- Private health insurance after 1 years’ employment
- Death in service benefit after 1 year’s employment
- 20 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, 1 extra day of holiday for every full year of service up to 25 days
- A net contributions pension scheme (Employer 4% / Employee 5%)
- Recommend a friend policy (up to £250)
- Departmental incentives
Disclaimer: New Era Fuels do not work with recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate interested in this position, please apply for this role directly on the job board or contact the HR department via our ’working for us’ page on the New Era Fuels website.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Business development: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
