Hamoki Limited is a rapidly growing supplier of commercial catering equipment, with an ambition to become one of the UK's leading names in the industry.
As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for an office-based Sales & Business Development Executive to join our team.
This role will focus on developing new business opportunities, maintaining and growing relationships with existing customers, re-engaging inactive customers, and supporting the continued growth of our sales network.
The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to become closely involved in the day-to-day commercial activities of the business and develop alongside the company.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through phone, email and other communication channels
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Maintain regular contact with existing customers to understand their ongoing requirements and encourage repeat business
- Proactively re-engage inactive and lapsed customers to identify new sales opportunities and rebuild business relationships
- Develop relationships with dealers, distributors and other commercial customers
- Follow up sales enquiries, quotations and potential opportunities to help convert them into orders
- Identify opportunities to increase sales with existing customers through cross-selling and introducing additional product ranges
- Handle customer enquiries and provide appropriate product and sales support
- Process customer orders where required and support customers throughout the sales process
- Develop a strong understanding of our products and the commercial catering equipment market
- Maintain and update customer records, sales activities and business development opportunities
- Work closely with colleagues across sales, marketing and operations to support business growth
- Contribute towards individual and company sales targets
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in sales, business development, account management or a customer-facing commercial role
- Confident and professional communication skills, particularly over the phone and by email
- Comfortable approaching new customers and developing new business relationships
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to maintain regular contact with existing customers
- Target-driven, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong willingness to learn about products, customers and the commercial catering equipment industry
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a busy, small-team environment with a positive, can-do attitude
- Professional and well-presented when communicating with customers
- Experience within commercial catering equipment, refrigeration, hospitality equipment or a related industry would be highly advantageous
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded and comfortable taking the initiative. The ideal candidate will enjoy speaking with customers, developing relationships and identifying opportunities rather than simply waiting for enquiries to come in.
This role would suit someone who wants to develop their career in sales and business development while becoming an important part of a growing company.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (required)
- Commercial catering equipment : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
