Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Edinburgh City Centre

Salary: £28,000 per annum + commission (OTE £52k per annum), company car, laptop, mobile phone

Remote Working - Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Are you ready for a new challenge? Join Lyreco, the European leader and third largest distributor of workplace products and services globally. At Lyreco, we share a common goal - to strive for passion, excellence, respect, and agility. We take pride in our achievements and are committed to empowering our employees through a culture of inspiration and growth.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Business Development Executive to our Field Sales Team. This opportunity covers the Edinburgh City Centre. As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

As a Business Development Executive your responsibilities will be to:

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.

The Ideal Business Development Executive will:

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
• Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.

Lyreco Benefits:

At Lyreco, we value our people and provide an energizing and fun work environment where you can excel in your career. Here's what we offer:

• Clear career pathways with exceptional development programs to support your growth.
• Company car
• Lucrative commission scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance after one year of service.
• Life assurance coverage
• Annual leave of 23 days, increasing with tenure, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support
• Health and wellness initiatives for a balanced work-life experience

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

​​​​​​​Lyreco prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Ready for the Challenge?

If you're seeking a dynamic role that offers growth, rewards, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, Lyreco is the place for you. Please note that agency CVs will not be accepted.