# Business Development Executive

**Company:** [Vero HR Ltd](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/mEgem6k3SKJgoRyVG9vD3h.md)
**Location:** Plympton, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Ref: 020

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## Description

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established, independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK food-service distribution sector for five decades.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join the team based at their busy Plymouth depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in sales within a supportive and growing business.

This is a split role, combining office-based telesales activity with field-based customer visits. You will work closely with the wider sales team to develop relationships, grow existing accounts, and identify new business opportunities.

**Responsibilities:**

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth by supporting existing customers and gradually developing new business across your local territory.

-   Office-based 3 days per week (Plymouth depot), focusing on telesales activity
-   Field-based 2 days per week, visiting customers across the local area
-   Build strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to upsell products and increase spend
-   Support new business development, targeting independent food outlets including fish and chip shops
-   Work closely with the telesales and field sales teams to maximise opportunities
-   Manage customer expectations and deliver excellent service at all times
-   Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and activity

**The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:**

-   Some previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role (telesales experience advantageous but not essential)
-   A confident and personable approach, with strong communication skills
-   A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
-   Good organisational and time management skills
-   A resilient and professional mindset
-   A clean Full UK driving licence
-   Foodservice or food industry experience is advantageous but not essential
-   Based within a commutable distance of Plymouth

**In return we are offering:**

-   Salary of £30,000 per annum
-   Bonus up to £3,000 per year
-   Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
-   Pool car provided for customer visits (no requirement to use your own vehicle)
-   28 days holiday including 3 Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day).
-   Pension scheme
-   Life assurance
-   Employee Assistance Programme
-   Cycle to Work Scheme
-   Staff discounts
-   Learning and development opportunities