Business Development Representative

2025-05-09

Full Time

Permanent


Business Development Representative

Are you an experienced business development professional looking for a new opportunity?

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 (depending on experience)
Quarterly profit share bonus (based on branch performance)
Company car
Monday to Friday
Location - On the road

Temp to Perm role

Our client are looking for an experienced and established business development professional to help develop their existing client base along with identifying and on-boarding new clients. They are one of the south's leading electrical wholesalers and distributors with a wide range of products and a geographically diverse customer base. This role will involve travelling to customers across the South of England and you will be required to work in the Hampshire & surrounding areas, with their office located on the outskirts of Southampton,visits to the office will need to be achievable at least once a week.

The Role:

· Research and identify business opportunities - including growth areas, trends, partnerships, products and services.
· Seek out the appropriate contact/contacts in an organisation.
· Foster and develop relationships with customers contacts.
· Proactively schedule appointments and meet with customers/clients face to face to develop business!

The person:

- Business development: 2 years (preferred)
- A strong level of technical knowledge on the products we offer would be preferred, but some relevant understanding of industrial electrical products and a willingness to learn would also be considered.
- Driving Licence with less than 6 points. (required)

If you have any questions regarding the role please call Holly Saunders on: 02382359544

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Office & Commercial

Field Sales Executives

HS250509243120 - Southampton

Eastleigh - Hampshire


£28000 - £36000 per annum

GBP

per annum



CONTACT NOW
Southampton@gigroup.com
Business Development Representative
Permanent / Eastleigh
Location:
Eastleigh
Sector:
Office & Commercial
Job Type:
Field Sales Executives
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
HS250509243120
Gi Group Team:
Southampton
Salary:
£28000 - £36000 per annum
Date Vacancy Posted:
2025-05-09

Business Development Representative

Are you an experienced business development professional looking for a new opportunity?

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 (depending on experience)
Quarterly profit share bonus (based on branch performance)
Company car
Monday to Friday
Location - On the road

Temp to Perm role

Our client are looking for an experienced and established business development professional to help develop their existing client base along with identifying and on-boarding new clients. They are one of the south's leading electrical wholesalers and distributors with a wide range of products and a geographically diverse customer base. This role will involve travelling to customers across the South of England and you will be required to work in the Hampshire & surrounding areas, with their office located on the outskirts of Southampton,visits to the office will need to be achievable at least once a week.

The Role:

· Research and identify business opportunities - including growth areas, trends, partnerships, products and services.
· Seek out the appropriate contact/contacts in an organisation.
· Foster and develop relationships with customers contacts.
· Proactively schedule appointments and meet with customers/clients face to face to develop business!

The person:

- Business development: 2 years (preferred)
- A strong level of technical knowledge on the products we offer would be preferred, but some relevant understanding of industrial electrical products and a willingness to learn would also be considered.
- Driving Licence with less than 6 points. (required)

If you have any questions regarding the role please call Holly Saunders on: 02382359544

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Call us now to book an interview.
Gi Group Southampton

21 London Road SOUTHAMPTON,
Hampshire
SO15
2AD
Tel: 02380 399 998
Fax: 02380 499 000
E-mail: Southampton@gigroup.com
Twitter: @GiJobsSoton