Business Development Assistant – Banking

We are currently looking for a Business Development Assistant! In this crucial role, you will prospect to generate new sales opportunities and negotiate sales with customers to help us drive towards our sales targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a truly exciting time as we continue to grow. If you’re looking for a role that will provide you with development opportunities and a great working environment, apply now.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Securing new orders from sales opportunities to achieve volume and profit targets
• Managing the sales process and customer experience
• Working closely with a sales support function in order to maximize all opportunities
• Provide reports when necessary for senior management and directors
• Attend regular team meetings to discuss ongoing opportunities and general business performance.
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• Maximizing the sale of any products
• Maximizing the sale of added value products
• Maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Receiving, recording and managing all customer concerns and complaints in your area of operation
• Supervising the management of transactions in progress, ensuring efficient delivery and customer satisfaction
• Observing the market to understand and develop new concepts and initiatives that will help improve the sales department.

REQUIREMENTS

Alongside demonstrable experience within a similar role, other skills and experience required for this role include:

• Significant experience within banking sales – not essential but an advantage
• Business Development Executive experience
• An excellent negotiator and a committed provider of exception service to customers
• The ability to persuade prospective customers to consider our products and services, and develop the opportunity right through to the point of sale; with repeat business a key focus
• An enthusiastic individual with the ability to self-motivate whilst working in the field
• Target driven
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to follow a structured Sales Process
• Has a genuine passion for the delivery of first class customer service