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Business Development Executive

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  • Location:

    Cardiff

  • Sector:

    Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

  • Job type:

    Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

  • Salary:

    Up to £30899.00 per annum + 9 day fortnight

  • Contact:

    Hannah Welfoot

  • Email:

    hannah.welfoot@yolkrecruitment.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH40703

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Duration:

    12 months

  • Expiry date:

    10 March 2026

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building relationships and unlocking growth opportunities? Join The Royal Mint as a Business Development Executive and play a key role in driving sales and profitability within their Precious Metals division.

The Role:

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for delivering revenue and gross profit growth across a portfolio of existing and new accounts. You'll identify opportunities, build strong retailer relationships, and position products effectively through regular contact via phone, digital channels and face-to-face meetings.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where your ability to spot opportunities, negotiate effectively and deliver excellent customer service will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts, delivering against revenue and GP targets
  • Identify, qualify and onboard new customers, building a strong and sustainable sales pipeline
  • Execute retailer strategy, ensuring consistent engagement and support
  • Research and develop new growth opportunities, including attending trade events
  • Negotiate and close sales, maximising profitability at every opportunity
  • Support the development of annual plans, budgets and rolling sales forecasts
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to inform strategy
  • Ensure compliance with distribution agreements and KYC requirements
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, Procurement and Operations
  • Maintain accurate records and support CRM (D365) implementation

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Proven experience in business development and sales (essential)
  • Strong track record of negotiating and closing deals
  • Experience developing new products or service propositions
  • Commercially astute, financially and IT literate
  • Confident communicator, able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Innovative thinker with a problem-solving mindset
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service

Benefits:

  • 5 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave days
  • 9-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off work
  • Onsite gym
  • Discounts and savings on products and services
  • Access to Health Cash Plan, allowing you to claim back costs for essential healthcare services including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.

To Apply:

Please submit your updated CV demonstrating how you meet the required skills and experience.