Business Development Executive - Reading - ref. w87936615

Reading, Berkshire, RG2 (with hybrid working)

The Company

At Paragon Design, we are proud of our reputation for creating luxury bespoke joinery that transforms design inspiration into reality. We have more than 30 years’ experience as a bespoke joinery specialist in the commercial and residential amenities markets, using some of the world’s leading technology in our 20,000 sqft home in Berkshire.

Our strong capabilities and reputation for being professional and easy to work with have led us to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. We apply this expertise to each fresh challenge to ensure we offer the very best in joinery solutions.

We are now looking for a Business Development Executive to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum DOE
• Become part of an amazing team
• Help to build a market-leading business
• 3% pension contribution
• 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day’s holiday for every two years of employment, up to 25 days total
• Laptop & phone system access provided
• Inclusion in a Profit Share bonus scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional with experience in phone-based sales to join our high-end bespoke joinery organisation.

With access to top industry tools, a supportive team, and a company committed to innovation, you’ll have everything you need to excel in business development.

So, if you want to be a driving force behind our business growth, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will introduce high-end clients to our luxury bespoke joinery solutions, strengthening our reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

Utilising your expertise in phone-based outreach, you will act as the first point of contact for some of the UK’s most discerning clients, engaging with decision-makers, scheduling consultations and qualifying opportunities for bespoke residential and commercial projects.

You will also help move projects through the pipeline by securing quality quoting enquiries, develop rapport with key stakeholders, maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients, and position our services to align with their vision.

Additionally, you will:

• Maintain accurate records of all communications in our CRM system
• Participate in zoned periods of focused activity
• Use LinkedIn and other network tools to access key contacts

About You

To be considered as a Business Development Executive, you will need:

• Previous experience in phone-based sales
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport quickly
• The ability to recognise buying and warning signals over the telephone
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• The ability to qualify opportunities effectively
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Teams
• GCSEs or equivalent

Other organisations may call this role BDE, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Client Engagement Executive, B2B Sales Executive, or Outbound Sales Executive.

Webrecruit and Paragon Design are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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