Business Development Executive

Metro Rod Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drain maintenance firm in the UK is looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join its sales team. This desk-based role involves bringing in new business and managing customer relationships for small-medium size accounts. Candidates should have experience in an office environment and be proficient in MS Office. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a company pension scheme. This position offers great potential for development and progression within the company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company Pension

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts Platform

Laptop

Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an office environment essential.
• Prior exposure to a sales/outbound call centre environment.
• Interest in starting a career with us.

Responsibilities

• Bring in new business and manage existing customer relationships.
• Use traditional and modern media methods to approach customers.
• Support the Franchise Network in achieving sales targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong MS Office experience

Goal-driven

Ability to build relationships

Flexible and adaptable approach

Job description

Business Development Executive
Metro Rod LTD
Full time permanent
37.5 hours per week
£23,000 - £27,000 DOE + quarterly based bonus & benefits

Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

What does it entail?

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our sales team here at Metro Rod Support Centre. This is a desk- based sales position that requires minimal sales experience. What we do require is the right attitude and the will to succeed – we can teach you the rest!

Working alongside our prestigious National Accounts Team, you will be responsible for bringing in new business as well as managing existing customer relationships – all focused around small-medium size customer accounts. The nature of our business requires the ability to use both traditional and more modern media-based methods of approaching new and existing customers. You should therefore have a strong understanding of all round MS Office to an intermediate/advanced level and be confident on the phone receiving and making calls.

You will contribute towards an overall annual team target alongside the wider sales team figures. There will also be a focus on supporting our Franchise Network with achieving their sales targets locally and nationally.

Lots of development and progression available!

Please note that this is an office-based role but with some flexibility.

What do we look for?

• Previous experience within an office environment essential
• Prior exposure to a sales/outbound call centre environment
• Strong communicator – able to build relationships with people on all levels
• Strong MS Office experience
• Ability to own, solve and deliver on tasks
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Goal-driven
• Interest in starting a career with us
• Team player

What do you get?

• 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays
• Royal London, Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Laptop
• Travel subsidy / mileage
• Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses
• Free Standard Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Support
• Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo