Business Development Executive

About the role

To plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of the Company's products to customers, in accordance with agreed business plans.

Key responsibilities

• Sell company products and services to current and potential customers

• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made

• Prepare presentations, develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge

• Identify and resolve customers' concerns

• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals

• Achieve sales target and profitability, setting benchmark for promotional companies, customer service and implementing sales strategies

• Plan and carry out direct marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes and product mix

• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff

• Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock

• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff

About you

• Ability to persuade and influence others

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations

• Ability to create, composes, and edits written materials

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques

• Maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image to the public

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel

• Significant local travel required