Business Development Coordinator

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator

Company Overview: The Airedale Group are the market leading design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end to end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview: We are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join our team as a Business Development Coordinator. This role is pivotal in our business development efforts, focusing on generating leads and establishing strong client relationships. Initially, this role will serve as a junior position, offering a clear pathway into our sales team, where you will have the scope to progress into a fully-fledged, target focussed sales professional.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Bonus, Company Car, Excellent career opportunities.

Location: Brackley / Milton Keynes office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and generate new business leads through telesales and other outreach methods.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, understanding their needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Utilise Glenigan’s database (experience desirable) to identify key opportunities and track market trends.
• Manage and update client information accurately using IT systems, including Microsoft Excel.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment on lead generation strategies.
• Achieve and exceed lead generation targets to contribute to the overall growth of the business.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in making outbound calls to customers and engaging potential clients would be highly beneficial.
• Ambitious and driven; we are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed and eager to develop their career within sales.
• Experience with Glenigan’s database is desirable. Familiarity with this platform will be a significant advantage.
• IT and Excel literate is a must for data management and analysis.
• UK driving licence is necessary as the role may require occasional travel to meet clients and attend events.

The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 700 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business with opportunities for career progression.