GRS Recruitment is working with an established international business to recruit a Business Development Executive for its newly established Cyprus operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to take ownership of the Cyprus market and play a key role in building the company's customer base from the ground up. The wider group has been successfully operating for many years and has an established customer base, strong supplier relationships, competitive pricing, experienced operational support and proven systems already in place. The Cyprus operation therefore benefits from an established business infrastructure while offering the successful candidate the opportunity to make a real impact locally.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for:
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Proactively identifying and targeting new B2B prospects.
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Generating leads through cold calling, email, networking and other outbound activities.
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Developing new customer accounts and building long-term commercial relationships.
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Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing.
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Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
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Conducting client meetings and presentations.
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Consistently following up with prospects and opportunities.
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Achieving agreed KPIs and revenue targets.
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Maintaining accurate sales activity and pipeline reports.
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Taking ownership of business development across the Cyprus market.
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Working closely with the wider team to ensure a high level of customer service and operational support.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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We are looking for a hunter-style sales professional who is motivated by winning new business rather than simply managing an existing client portfolio.
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Proven B2B sales and business development experience.
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A strong track record of generating your own leads and winning new accounts.
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Experience with cold calling, outbound prospecting and pipeline development.
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A demonstrable history of achieving sales targets.
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Strong negotiation and closing skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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A highly proactive, resilient and target-driven approach.
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The ability to work independently and take ownership of your territory.
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Good organisational and follow-up skills.
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A valid driving licence and your own car, with the flexibility to travel for client meetings.
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Experience within promotional products, printing, advertising, marketing, events, or another B2B sales environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
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What matters most is your ability to generate new business and deliver measurable sales results.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative; any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability
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Performance bonus based on annual sales performance
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Uncapped commission
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Up to €500 gross per month car/fuel allowance
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Company mobile phone
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Company laptop
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Full access to operational and sales software
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Training and support from an experienced international team
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The opportunity to take ownership of and develop a new market
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Laura Saltyte, lauras@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 734 for further information.