Business Development Sales Executive

Farm Tech Supplies are seeking to recruit a Business Development/Sales Executive to join our team based in Alton. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis andin return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.

The Company

Farm Tech Supplies Ltd was founded in 2011 to supply small farm equipment to local smallholders and hobby farmers. Now firmly established as the leading UK supplier of compact tractor attachments, we have an extensive nationwide network of agricultural dealers.

About the role:

We are looking for someone with a pro-active approach to maximising sales and building relationships with new and existing B2B Agricultural Dealers and retail customers. The ideal candidate is ambitious, customer-oriented, and thrives in a performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities as our Business Development Executive will include:

• Answering customer enquiries by phone, email or face-to-face
• Assisting the sales team with processing sales orders
• Updating stock profiles on the various sales outlets
• Booking delivery options for sales orders and tracking deliveries
• Timely follow up of customer enquiries using appropriate communication channels.
• Identifying and evaluating new business opportunities to expand customer base and revenue streams.
• Assisting with the promotion of the company's offerings to prospective customers to ensure a consistent and professional image.
• Monitoring competitor activities and gather information to remain market leaders.
• Regularly updating and maintaining the customer database to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Participation in industry events and functions for networking and effective representation of the company
• Assisting the marketing team with mailshots and email newsletters

What we’re looking for in our Business Development Executive:

• Enthusiastic about excellence in sales and customer service. Ideally with some initial experience
• An effective communicator and calm under pressure
• A self-starter approaching challenges with motivation and focus
• Accurate and willing to learn
• Flexible in approach to work and with a helpful attitude
• IT literate
• Current driving licence
• An interest in agriculture would be preferable

Benefits:

• In-house training
• Free on-site car parking
• 22 days paid holiday which will increase with service
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly Bonus payable based on achieving sales targets after completing the probation period

If you are interested in becoming a Business Development Executive and you have the right kind of attitude, tools and skills and crave professional development, then click 'apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!