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Job Opportunity: Business Development Executive

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Nicholl Fuel Oils

11th Jul 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):

  • Responsible to grow sales within their allocated region by promoting the service and brand name of Nicholl Oils.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of existing commercial customers.
  • 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.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and report any customer issues to the Sales Manager.
  • Provide regular reports on sales activities and forecast to management team.
  • To attend weekly / monthly sales meetings for your area and for the Nicholl Oils Group.
  • Liaising with the Marketing Department with any promotional or general marketing material.
  • To liaise and work closely with all other functions across the business, i.e. accounts, credit control, distribution.
  • To comply with Company training requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Experience, Skills and Attributes:

  • A minimum of three years’ experience within a Field Sales or Business Development role within the Fuel / Oil distribution sector or B2B sector that included the following:– Delivering growth in a competitive environment

– Direct Selling to the Customer

– Targeting and delivering new business including cold calling.

– Supporting and retaining existing customers.

Ideally, you will be based in the target area and have a strong knowledge of the B2B business    within this area.

  • Target Driven
  • Resilience
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.
  • Valid category B license

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.