Simon Acres Recruitment are working with a leading KBB manufacturer who are looking for an Internal Business Developer to join their team based in Manchester.

Salary: Paying £25,000 basic, plus bonus (£30,000 OTE).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am 5.00pm. Office based.

You will be developing high quality leads and new business accounts as well as managing and developing existing accounts. You will play a fundamental part in building and developing successful, long-standing business relationships with new customers. Targeting local developers, kitchen trade professionals and small local builders.

The Role: - Generating new business through proactively contacting high quality leads to secure new business. - Building, developing and growing existing (nil and low spending) accounts. - Contacting accounts and potential customers via phone/email to establish rapport and set up meetings. - Managing leads and arranging appointments for the External Business Developer. - Working closely with the External Business Developer. - Creating, submitting and following up quotes to customers. - Developing relationships with new and existing accounts/customers. - Responsible for the internal management of new customer business. - Dealing with customer enquiries on products, pricing, delivery and schedules. - Completing pricing comparison against competitors to ensure win in the market share. - Maintaining CRM systems, ensuring up to date and accurate at all times. - Managing incoming and outgoing calls to a high-quality business standard. - Achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual targets. - Administrative duties.

Candidate Requirements: - Proven track record in new business development. - Experience as a Kitchen Designer or within the KBB industry (advantageous). - Sales and target driven. - Must be able to build and develop strong customer relationships. - Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate at all levels. - Enthusiastic and high-energy, with plenty of charisma and an excellent attitude towards customer service. - Attention to detail, confident and pro-active. - Ability to prioritise workload effectively with strong organisational skills. - Exceptional communication, negotiation and customer service skills. - Computer literate

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.