Business Development

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
It’s a People Business

Are you passionate about technology? Are you someone who thrives in a supportive and goal-oriented work environment? If you enjoy the excitement of surpassing daily, weekly, and monthly targets, then we have a role that might be perfect for you.

Whitestar Solutions specialises in supplying data and electrical installation solutions to B2B clients across a wide range of sectors including education, sport, commercial, transport, public sector and more.

We are committed to ensuring that our clients are future-ready. We genuinely care about their growth and success, just as much as we care about our own. With our evolving business expertise and services, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the future and thrive in it.

We understand that behind every successful business are the individuals who contribute their skills and dedication. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, we empower our team to thrive and reach their full potential. You can trust that we will always prioritise the human aspect of business, putting the well-being of our people at the forefront of our actions.

Requirements

As Whitestar Solutions grows, so does the need to take on additional team members – we are looking for a self-driven, and highly motivated Business Development Executive. You will be responsible for handling incoming business enquiries, and proactive outbound activity.

About you:

Ultimately, attitude to the role and the company is paramount, our team are committed to the cause, present and open in their day-to-day approach. However, there are a few non-negotiable which you will need for this role

• The ability to build relationships using excellent communication skills is a must
• Be driven and resilient
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Positive outlook
• Proven experience in a target driven role, for a minimum of 1 year

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting outbound calls to prospective and existing business customers across the UK
• Answering incoming sales enquiries, whether by telephone, email or contact form on the website
• Establishing customer needs and identifying sales opportunities
• Acting as the customer’s account executive or account manager
• Creating relationships with clients and prospects
• Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly targets and KPIs
• Responsible for own administration
• Attending regular team meetings
• Identifying and developing improvements to your role and your client base
• Build and maintain a close working relationship with the staff across the company
• To be accountable in all endeavours
• A strong and continuous focus on business development

This is not an exhaustive list and you must be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time to reflect business needs or for the company’s continuous improvement, this could include the opportunity for off-site visits to suppliers and/or clients.

Benefits

• £22,000 to £24,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) – OTE £35,000 to £40,000
• 25 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas
• Statutory pension scheme

This is a full-time, permanent position, and you will be office-based Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, with 30mins lunch, with a view to move hybrid on completion of probation period.

You will need to be able to reliably commute to and from the office daily (HP27TG).

Driving licence and own vehicle preferred due to office location and possible off site meetings where your mileage will be compensated. There is a council car park or street parking.