Business Development Account Executive – Ecommerce
21 days ago
Accrington
Business Development Account Executive – Ecommerce Full Time | Accrington Lancashire (office-based) | Salary of £33k per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join a well-established, market-leading retail wholesale business. This is a fantastic role for a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys working within a creative, fast-moving industry and is passionate about developing ecommerce and trade partnerships. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in managing and growing an established portfolio of ecommerce accounts whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities. If you thrive on building strong client relationships, spotting commercial opportunities and delivering results, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role You will act as a positive ambassador for the business, building and nurturing relationships across an existing and prospective customer base including ecommerce retailers, interior designers and trade-only accounts. The role combines account management and new business development, with a strong focus on maximising sales performance and customer engagement. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing a portfolio of ecommerce and trade accounts Identifying and converting new business opportunities Building long-term, consultative relationships with customers Conducting regular remote and face-to-face client meetings Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored product solutions Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Representing the business at UK trade shows and industry events Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery About You We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware and confident communicator who can build credibility quickly and deliver results. You will ideally have: Experience within a B2B sales or business development environment Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Effective time management and prioritisation skills The ability to work independently and perform well under pressure A proactive, intuitive and solutions-focused approach Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Drive, ambition and a genuine desire to succeed A full UK driving licence *Experience working with visually led or trend-driven product ranges would be extremely advantageous.* What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum Bespoke training and development Company iPhone Pension scheme Healthcare cashback benefit Staff discount Opportunity to join a stable, growing business within an inspiring creative sector Exposure to industry trade shows and events How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter to discuss your suitability for the role. E-mail (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)Top of Form Bottom of Form
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