Job Description

About You:

Are you an outgoing individual with experience in Sales? If so an exciting opportunity has arisen for an internal business development manager to join our new national sales team at our Bedford Depot.

About the Role:

We're seeking a proactive, customer-focused individual to help drive revenue growth by:

Reactivating dormant accounts Generating new business opportunities Supporting both existing and new customers throughout the entire sales journey
In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering exceptional service that reflects Morris Leslie's family values, while ensuring a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive revenue growth

by reactivating dormant accounts and identifying new business opportunities through proactive phone and email engagement.

Confidently generate leads

, both warm and cold, to build a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.

Grow existing customer accounts

through targeted campaigns, tailored solutions, and project-based initiatives.

Oversee the onboarding process

for new customers, ensuring a smooth, professional, and consistent experience.

Deliver outstanding customer service

, upholding Morris Leslie's family values in every interaction.

Maintain accurate CRM records

, ensuring all customer information, activity, and communications are fully up to date.

Manage the complete sales cycle

, from initial enquiry through to first hires and beyond.

Build and nurture strong relationships

with all customers to encourage long-term loyalty and repeat business.

Collaborate effectively

with external sales teams and operational staff across the depot network to ensure seamless customer support and delivery.

Key Skills & Attributes:

We're looking for someone who brings a positive, proactive approach to their work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Highly organised, with excellent time management skills Professional telephone manner and confident communicator Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure Strong written and verbal communication skills Positive 'can-do' attitude with a solution-focused mindset Self-motivated and driven to achieve targets and goals Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels Competent IT user with the ability to analyse and interpret data

Our Benefits:

Competitive salary Quarterly bonus Flexible working hours (part or full time) 22 days annual leave per annum plus statutory bank holidays Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Company sick pay scheme

About Us:

We are a national family run business established in 1974 by Morris Leslie. Originally a plant sales company, over the past four decades we have diversified into other areas, many relating to the agricultural and construction sectors where we made our name.

Delivering first-class customer service is the constant focus of our Plant Hire team. That's why we only hire out the best and youngest machines from our 15 depots around the UK. With an outstanding track record in supplying Telehandlers, Excavators, Dumpers and Rollers to the country's construction, house building and civil engineering sectors, we provide national coverage with local service.

If you would like to be part of our exciting and growing business, then

apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person