Job Opportunity: Business Development Executive
25th Apr 2025
About Nicholl Fuel Oils:
Over the last 60 years Nicholl Oils has grown to become Northern Ireland’s largest independent oil distributor by providing the best prices by way of a reliable, dependable service. Today, more customers than ever trust us to deliver on quality and price.
Position: Business Development Executive
Reporting to: Sales Director
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of existing commercial customers.
- Identify potential new business opportunities through lead generation, networking and prospecting.
- Understand the competitor market to support the business strategy for product pricing so we remain competitive in our sector.
- Regular telephone communication with potential or existing customers, processing orders and recording and updating records and data.
- Utilise relevant online platforms, industry associations, and social networks to identify new leads.
- Assisting the Marketing Dept in any promotional or general marketing activity.
- Liaising with Sales Director to ensure maintenance of pricing policy
- Provide regular reports on sales activities and forecast to management team.
- Liaising with other departments e.g. Commercial /credit control / dispatch teams to ensure the commercial customer/order and business needs are met.
- General customer care
- General Administration e.g. Filing, post etc
Experience, Skills and Attributes:
- Sales & business development experience
- A minimum of two years’ Experience in a similar role
- Strong commercial focus with the ability to manage the process from lead generation to sale closing
- Highly motivated and results driven
- Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong client relationships.
- Knowledge in CRM software e.g. Microsoft Dynamics (desirable)
Location: Head Office, Greysteel
This is primarily an office-based role but on occasion there may be a requirement to visit customers on their premises.
Hours: 40 hours per week (30-minute lunch break unpaid)
Monday to Friday
Salary: Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send your CV to hradmin@nicholloils.com.
