We are currently looking for a Business Development Agent to join our UK Partners - Telesales Department based at our Headquarters in Steeton (West Yorkshire, UK).

The purpose of this role is to build, develop and strengthen relationships between Acorn Stairlifts and our business partners. If you are an enthusiastic person, who has experience in building business partnerships, we would love to hear from you!

Type of Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £13.20 P/H (+ commission OTE £1200 per month)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. 1 in 6 Saturdays on rota.

Why join Acorn?

• Comprehensive induction and training
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Healthcare and pension schemes
• Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Company events
• Monthly reward scheme – Acorn Achievers
• Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Working towards a weekly/monthly KPI which includes generation of leads, revenue and new business.
• Being the main telephone contact/liaison for all our UK Partners.
• Working with Partners to develop and generate leads and sales for ourselves and the Business Partners.
• Making outbound, taking inbound calls from UK Partners and their customers.
• Actively promoting the company, products and services to our UK Partners, displaying the highest level of product knowledge at all times.
• Identifying old and new business accounts that have scope for development and setting out a relevant business plan to increase growth within these accounts.
• Ensuring that the internal database and partner accounts are kept up to date and is accurately maintained, including any purchase orders and invoicing so commissions are paid within a timely manner.
•  Ensuring that all sales referrals are dealt with accurately, input onto the database and all relevant updates are given to our UK Partners on a regular and timely basis.
• Quarterly external onsite partner visits for ongoing training to support the business and help to promote the programme.
• Understanding the market and competition to increase the business potential within your partners and to identify missing opportunity through effective account management and research.
• Liaising with Internal Sales, Internal Trade contacts and all relevant departments/colleagues within Acorn Mobility.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Computer literate
• Previous business to business experience (advantageous)
• Previous sales experience
• Excellent team player

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

⭐Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide

⭐Unity Working together as one team

⭐Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises

⭐Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community

⭐Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

We Recognise Your Efforts

Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.

Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.

Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.

All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.

Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.