BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Are you looking to advance your career in the Arboriculture and forestry sector? This role is perfect for you! Whether you come from a retail background or have direct experience in Arboriculture or forestry, we want to hear from you. You'll be part of a small but dedicated team based out of our Carlisle office, taking on a national role. This is your chance to make a significant impact while working with top brands and passionate professionals. Join us and grow your career in an exciting and dynamic industry!

ABOUT THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate comprehensive training and support packages for retailers and commercial end users selling or using our products.
• Oversee all aspects of the sales process, following established seasonal timelines and provided support information, including conducting staff training sessions.
• Promote and sell company products and services to both current and potential customers, ensuring targets are met.
• Independently manage a number of accounts nationally and support key accounts as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships at all levels.
• Meet sales goals in alignment with company expectations.
• Represent and promote the company's brands using marketing support and resources.
• Foster strong internal relationships with key departments such as Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance.
• Participate in events including product launches, trade shows, and marketing activities.

Requirements:
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally degree or HND / HNC level education in business, forestry / Arboriculture.
• Fantastic communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Genuine love for all things Arboriculture.
• Proficiency in major IT software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ideally, but not essential, a working knowledge of CRM systems.
• Background in the Forestry/Arboriculture sector and/or retail.
• Ability to travel nationally and attend sales events and tradeshows.
• Must possess a valid UK driver's license.

This list is not exhaustive, and your role will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs and activities of our organisation. We are committed to making the best use of new technology and continuously improving our processes. Therefore, you must be committed to personal development and becoming multi-skilled, adapting to and welcoming constant change to achieve our goal of continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

BENEFITS
As part of The Billington Group, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
• An attractive £30,000 PA salary + performance related bonus.
• Company Vehicle or Car allowance.
• Annual salary reviews in September each year.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
• Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health
Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.
Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle
Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.
Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.
Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.
Perks At Work: Access to an exclusive member’s discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.
Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through our website or alternatively, send your CV and an indication of your current salary expectations to the Carr’s Billington People Team by email: catherine.parker@carrs-billington.com

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact PEOPLE TEAM who will be happy to discuss the position with you further.

ABOUT CARR'S BILLINGTON SAFETY

FORESTRY, ARBORICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

Carr’s Billington Safety is part of Carr's Billington Agriculture Sales Ltd family, serving the UK Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Agricultural industries by importing and distributing specialised equipment, protective clothing, trousers, jackets, gloves and footwear.