Are you ready for a new challenge? Can you influence people’s decisions? Do you have a proven sales track record?Groundforce Ireland are an integral part of a large forward-thinking company, with its employees at the heart of its business. Specialising in equipment rental, principally to the Infrastructure, Construction, Housebuilding and Energy markets. We are looking for a Business Developer to join our Groundforce BD team, based in Morley, Leeds. In this role you will be working with existing and new customers. Driving the growth of these accounts by actively promoting Groundforce products and services. Identifying opportunities for both internal and external sales teams. Traveling to Ireland on a quarterly basis.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop customer relationships.Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.Meet/exceed targets & KPIs.Maintain the CRM system.Promote the products and services of the division.Work with the other divisions promoting the whole of Groundforce.What We’re Looking ForSomeone with a proven track record within a sales environment ideally in a similar outbound business development role.Experience of cold calling, nurturing new customers, understanding their need to present a bespoke solution.Able to develop existing business to increase revenue.Confident to work autonomously, with little supervision.Effectively plan your day/week.You will need to be driven and ambitious to meet/ exceed your targets.Computer skills and the ability to learn new systems is a must.Team player with a can-do attitude.Full induction & training will be delivered in your first 4-6 weeks.Some travel to Ireland where you will visit the depot/offices and meet the external sales team who you will be working with.What We Can Offer YouCompetitive salary plus quarterly bonusesSalary sacrifice pension25 days holiday, plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday purchase schemeFree Tool HireLife Assurance cover 3x salaryShare save schemeEye care vouchersRecommend a friend schemeLearning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where requiredCycle to work schemeLong service recognitionMy Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brandsDiscounts on HP productsEE mobile contract discount offersGym discountsHealth Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joiningA Little Bit about UsGroundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
