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Job details Pay £27,000 a year Job type Permanent Full-time Shift and schedule Monday to Friday Location Rochester Medway city estate me2 4dp Benefits Pulled from the full job description Casual dress Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Full job description Business Development Executive – Join the Team at Skip Hire Team Location: Medway City Estate, ME2 4DP, Kent Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Website: www.skiphireteam.co.uk Do you have a knack for turning interest into action? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where leads come to you, not the other way around? If so, this is your chance to join the UK’s best waste services and many more services we provide. With nearly a year of success, over 1000 customers served annually, and a reputation for excellence, we’re growing fast and looking for a motivated, charismatic business development executive to help us turn inbound interest into lasting client relationships, mainly servicing the domestic market and B2B but also handling national commercial contracts. What You’ll Be Doing - Sales Performance: Achieve and exceed monthly sales KPIs through strategic business development initiatives. This includes targeted outreach, employer engagement, and leveraging your network to capture new opportunities. Proactive Business Development: Demonstrated experience in proactive business development, including cold calling, field sales, and structured client engagement. Your ability to engage potential clients and convert leads into sales is crucial. The successful business development manager will have: Experience in a sales, business development, or account management role. Have a driven mindset and resilience. You need fantastic people skills and drive to maintain customer service standards. You must be well organised and punctual to maintain a high standard in all areas of this role. You will need to be proactive in your approach to problem solving and improving customer experiences. Proactive in approaches and techniques for securing new business. Relationship Builder: Engage with prospective clients, understand their needs, and recommend tailored solutions from our range of waste services. Market Insight: Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling based on customer requirements and industry trends. Tech Wizard: Use various platforms to manage your pipeline, track progress, and keep customer records sharp and up to date to maintain perfect customer service. Collaboration with Marketing: Work hand in hand with our marketing team to optimise lead nurturing and boost conversion rates. Feedback Provider: Feed market insights back into the business to help shape strategy and enhance customer experience. What We’re Looking For ✅ Experience in business development, sales, or customer engagement—ideally in a service-based or B2C and b2b environment. ✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you’re confident, clear, and genuinely enjoy speaking with people. ✅ Proficiency with tools like Google Calendar and many more modern applications (or a willingness to learn quickly). ✅ A proactive, can-do attitude—you like to take ownership and drive results. ✅ Organised and detail-orientated, with a knack for managing multiple enquiries efficiently. ✅ An understanding of how to spot opportunities and nurture long-term client value. ✅ Must have a minimum of 2 years sales experience. ✅ Must have a full UK driving licence. ✅Willing to travel to other parts of the country. Why Join Skip Hire Team? - We’re the nationwide service provider in waste industries and construction service provider in the UK - Over 1000s satisfied customers a year - Nearly year-on-year of consistent growth and brand trust - Backed by the innovative Skip Hire Team - Competitive salary, great bonus potential, and career progression - Training, development, and mentorship from experienced professionals - Real impact, real clients, and a role you can make your own wish come true Why should the business development manager work with them? Work in a fast-paced team of like-minded professionals who are keen to represent the business at its best and progress the company. Progression plans and opportunities to climb the ladder. Regular social and seasonal events. Weekday-only work pattern. High commission, yearly bonuses ’and salary increase. 20 days holiday + b/h £27k base salary + uncapped comms (fantastic structure) The Package A basic salary of £27,000 is available for the right business development manager with an uncapped commission structure. Work Location: Medway city estate ME2 4DP Language: English (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Application deadline: 21/07/2025 Expected start date: 04/08/2025