Business Development Executive

Do you have proven experience in an administrative role?
Are you passionate about Business Development?
Do you want to further your career in a global business?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading Toy brand on the search for a Business Development Executive. This is a permanent role based in the Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Maintain the Database for all new supplier and customer contacts, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Day to day admin activities to ensure team is fully supported, in Sales and Buying and create space to allow the team to trade.
• Shadow Senior Buyer and Business Development Manager in sourcing activities with a view to building own contacts and suppliers database in the future
• Speaking with both customers and suppliers in person, via email and on the phone
• Collating information and researching products to complete costing sheets
• Packing samples for tradeshows and setting up the stand (physically moving the products)
• Attend trade shows both in the UK and Europe (occasionally) to assist in both sales and buying
• Assist the Business Development manager by working collaboratively with marketing to ensure activity gains Social Media coverage
• Accurate and timely updates to customers to incorporate monthly mail merges
• Keeping the company Linked in page up to date with tradeshows advertisements
• Customer set up forms and product uploads
• Upkeep of showroom to ensure it’s ready for customer and supplier visits
• Ability to develop knowledge and experience of costing and product pricing, sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management
• Maintain various database and spreadsheet files – including updating and maintaining Navision products ensuring any new agreements or changes to agreements are promptly updated
• Systematically and periodically check through new and existing stock items on Navision to ensure the correct information is being kept.
• Create and/or update sales presentation materials using Power Point
• Assist with execution of projects or specific stages of projects as assigned, track progress and results when necessary
• Independently draft responses to general correspondence
• Assist with the planning and execution of special events, projects, meetings, and trade shows
• Attend and participate in divisional/departmental meetings
• Report back to line manager with concise information
• Provide appropriate support to internal departments to help deliver Customer and Supplier set up forms and update the internal systems.

What are we looking for?
 

• Minimum 1 year experience in an administrative position
• Experience with business development within consumer goods desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Excel is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to work on your own initiative
• Team player with clear communication skills
• Confident with presenting
• Numerical and analytical skills

Please contact Abbie Richardson for further information.