Business Development Advisor

Business Development Advisor

East Grinstead

Up to £32,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits package 

Lloyd Recruitment Services are seeking a motivated and driven Business Development Advisor to join our client’s expanding team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background who thrives on building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. Experience within construction products or trade counter settings is a must! 

The role involves proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and supporting the wider team in achieving sales targets. You’ll also be hands-on in supporting customers directly through phone, email, and counter interactions. 

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Advisor: 

• Contribute to sales targets and branch profitability


• Respond to inbound calls and emails


• Provide quotations and product recommendations


• Seek new business via outbound calls to lapsed and perspective accounts


• Maintain excellent knowledge of products


• Deliver exceptional customer service and client experience


• Generate sales from both new and existing customers


• Support day-to-day sales activities, including handling enquiries, raising sales and purchase orders


• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment 

Key experience: 

• Experience managing sales enquiries, and liaising with clients over the phone (inbound and outbound)


• Ability to quote, follow up on sales opportunities, and close deals


• Comfortable dealing directly with customers


• Familiarity with building or construction industry terminology is desirable 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


• Solid numeracy and literacy skills


• Confident IT user (e.g. MS Office, CRM systems)


• Proactive mindset with a positive, can-do attitude


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Professional, enthusiastic, and customer-focused approach

What’s on Offer 

• Up to £32,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits package


• Monday – Friday (No weekends or bank holidays!)


• Opportunities for career progression and development


• Company pension


• A supportive and collaborative working environment


• Free onsite staff parking


• Family-friendly employment policies


• Christmas party/social events

Extra Information:

• Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)


• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful


• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.