Business Development Account Executive – Ecommerce

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Business Development Account Executive – Ecommerce

Full Time | Accrington Lancashire (office-based) | Salary of £33k per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join a well-established, market-leading retail wholesale business.

This is a fantastic role for a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys working within a creative, fast-moving industry and is passionate about developing ecommerce and trade partnerships. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in managing and growing an established portfolio of ecommerce accounts whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities.

If you thrive on building strong client relationships, spotting commercial opportunities and delivering results, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Role

You will act as a positive ambassador for the business, building and nurturing relationships across an existing and prospective customer base including ecommerce retailers, interior designers and trade-only accounts.

The role combines account management and new business development, with a strong focus on maximising sales performance and customer engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing a portfolio of ecommerce and trade accounts

Identifying and converting new business opportunities

Building long-term, consultative relationships with customers

Conducting regular remote and face-to-face client meetings

Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored product solutions

Monitoring market trends and competitor activity

Representing the business at UK trade shows and industry events

Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery

About You

We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware and confident communicator who can build credibility quickly and deliver results.

You will ideally have:

Experience within a B2B sales or business development environment

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational ability

Effective time management and prioritisation skills

The ability to work independently and perform well under pressure

A proactive, intuitive and solutions-focused approach

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Drive, ambition and a genuine desire to succeed

A full UK driving licence

***Experience working with visually led or trend-driven product ranges would be extremely advantageous. xjnqpsq ***

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum

Bespoke training and development

Company iPhone

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback benefit

Staff discount

Opportunity to join a stable, growing business within an inspiring creative sector

Exposure to industry trade shows and events

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to discuss your suitability for the role.

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