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Business Development Executive

Fairalls Builders Merchants
Gatwick Airport Full-time
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Business Development Executive Builders Merchant

Location: Gatwick
Company: Fairalls \[Part of IBMG]
Job Type: FullTime (Permanent)

Fairalls Southeast (est. 1990\)

About Fairalls
Established in 1990, Fairalls has built a strong reputation across the Southeast for reliable supply and excellent customer service. As part of Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), Fairalls offers trusted local knowledge supported by wider group strength.

Were expanding our team at our Gatwick Branch, and are looking for a dependable Business Development Executive to help us continue delivering excellent service, to our trade and retail customers.

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The Role

We are recruiting for a Business Development Executive for our Fairalls \- Gatwick Branch

The Business Development Executive will identify ways to acquire new customers and develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers. They will work within an agreed area to grow and develop sales and profit targets.

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Key Responsibilities

Building close relationships with customers that ensures they do not turn to our competition.
Building a robust sales strategy to identify and convert new business opportunities.
Developing a territory strategy that develops and maintains existing business.
Selling across our product range by taking every opportunity to introduce promotions and new lines.
Negotiating prices and terms with customers that retain the customer and provide agreed margin targets.
Initiating and following up quotations for existing /prospective customers.
Planning daily calls to achieve maximum customer contact and making appointments where possible.
Establishing and reviewing the calling cycle, ensuring productive use of time to develop existing business and to identify new customers.
Keeping daily records of calls made and information gathered.
Maintaining sales related paperwork and tracking sales /margin results.
Dealing with complaints effectively and quickly.

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What We're Looking For

Proven experience in sales within the Builders Merchant industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to problem solve and negotiate
Knowledge of Building Supplies, products and services.
A good understanding of the Health and Safety standards within the industry

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Working Hours

Week:1 Monday to Friday 08:00 \- 17:00

Week:2 Monday to Friday 08:00 \- 17:00 Saturday 08:00\-12:00

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What we Offer

At IBMG, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. By joining our team, you will have access to training opportunities, career advancement prospects, and a range of benefits

Competitive salary
Pension scheme and paid holidays
Supportive team and positive work environment
Career development and training
Staff discount on building materials
Employee assistance program
Perks Membership (Discounts available in a variety of retailers)
Branded Uniform

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Apply Now

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a dynamic team at Fairalls, apply now for the Business Development Executive position. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector.

Work Location: In person

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