New Business Development Executive (Materials) x 2

Reporting to | Sales Manager

Location | Viva Nylons, Leicester, LE5 0HJ Hours | 08:30–17:00 (Mon-Fri), 1-hour lunch

The Company

At Viva Nylons our purpose is to solve complex engineering problems for a safer and greener world.

We are proud to be the UKs leading cast nylon-6 manufacturer, working with global partners to deliver our innovative range of semi-finished stock shapes.

Our products can be found across the globe in applications such as offshore energy platforms, construction equipment and even designer furniture.

As a trading division of The Nylacast Group, Viva Nylons are a crucial part of an award winning leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of engineered solutions, with a global brand presence and 9 worldwide locations.

The Role

The New Business Development Executive will support the Sales Manager with business-to-business sales, by identifying sales leads, pitching Viva Nylons products to new prospects and managing opportunities to ensure prospect conversion.

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Develop new sales opportunities with prospective clients, actively seeking new and repeat sales through phone calls, email, and face-to-face meetings.

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Build relationships with key buying influencers.

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Conduct market research to generate strong leads across all sectors, seeking ‘gap closers’ with products and sectors.

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Prepare quotations and actively follow these up to obtain business.

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Meet sales goals/performance measures.

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Provide weekly and monthly progress reports

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Attend trade shows and exhibitions where required, both national and international.

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Work accurately and efficiently whilst under pressure.

Experience & Requirements

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Previous B2B sales experience.

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Motivation for sales and building long lasting relationships with a positive attitude.

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Prospecting/lead generation skills.

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Ability to meet/exceed sales goals and targets.

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Professional manner with customers & colleagues, highly organised and flexible.

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Experience of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), CRM and ERP Systems.

The successful candidate must have a Full UK Driving Licence & be prepared to travel when required, being flexible and responsive in support of business needs

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