Business Development Lead

Job Description:

Business Development Lead 
Leicester 
£25,000-£30,000
Office-based Monday-Friday 
 
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer service? We're supporting our client in recruiting a Business Development Lead to join their dynamic Sales team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven sales success who's ready to take ownership of growing revenue, nurturing accounts, and supporting wider sales activity within a busy branch environment.
 
The Role
 
As the Business Development Lead, you will be responsible for driving new business, managing enquiries, supporting customers, and ensuring all sales processes run smoothly. You will be a key player within the internal sales environment, working closely with the Branch Manager and Area Sales Managers to maximise opportunities.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Handling inbound customer enquiries professionally and promptly
• Investigating and researching new business opportunities across dormant and new accounts
• Delivering customer service that goes above and beyond expectations
• Creating, pricing, and closing quotations, ensuring all details are recorded accurately
• Issuing quotes on the same day and managing communication around any delays
• Following the sales strategies set by the Sales Director
• Calling customers to chase orders, quotes, and purchase orders
• Prioritising all sales-related tasks to maximise conversion
• Liaising daily with Area Sales Managers on sales documentation, leads, and support needs
• Updating CRM/emir systems with quotes, notes, job cards, photos, and files
• General sales administration and supporting the Branch Manager as required
• Taking on additional duties in line with the needs of the business

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in business development, internal sales, or outbound sales
• Strong track record of generating new business and nurturing existing accounts
• Confident in making outbound calls, chasing enquiries and converting quotes into orders
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional telephone manner
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Comfortable working to targets and deadlines  

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.

Interested? 

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