Business Development Executive

About JACQUET UK
JACQUET UK is a leading global player in the distribution and custom processing of heavy stainless steel quarto plates and nickel alloys. Backed by the massive global footprint of the JACQUET METALS Group, we provide precision-cut steel solutions (via laser, plasma, water-jet, and saws) to major industrial sectors, including chemicals, water treatment, energy, and food processing. We are embarking on a major strategic expansion programme in 2027. This includes investing in a brand-new facility and launching a diverse range of new product lines, significantly increasing our market capacity and offering massive commercial opportunities for the business and our team.

The Role:
This is a high-autonomy, hybrid sales position designed for an industry expert who wants to be at the forefront of our 2027 growth strategy. You will love to be on the road but value being anchored to a strong, supportive local team.Your week will be strategically split:

• External (3 Days): Out on the road, actively prospecting, meeting with manufacturers, engineers, fabricators, and OEMs face-to-face across your designated territory (Anglia, London, the South East, and the East Midlands) to introduce our expanded product capabilities and secure new business.
• Office-Based (2 Days): Based at our Sheringham office, working closely with internal estimating, commercial, and operational teams to finalize quotes, prepare proposals, and track your commercial pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Territory Expansion: Drive our 2027 growth plan by aggressively developing and executing a sales strategy across the specified East/South East/East Midlands patch.
• New Product Introduction: Spearhead the commercial launch of our new product lines, identifying new target audiences and applications in the engineering and fabrication sectors.
• New Business Generation: Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new commercial opportunities within engineering, fabricators, sheet-metal work, processing, and manufacturing sectors.
• Account Management: Deepen relationships with existing customers to maximize our share of their wallet by cross-selling our upcoming product ranges.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work dynamically with the Sheringham office team and estimating departments to deliver technically and commercially compelling proposals.

What We Are Looking For (Essential Criteria)

• Stainless Steel Expertise: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience selling stainless steel (ideally quarto plate, profile cutting, nickel alloys, or metal stockholding) is an absolute essential requirement for this role. Applications without this experience cannot be considered.
• Territory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the industrial, engineering, and manufacturing landscapes within the specified geographic area.
• Proven B2B Sales Track Record: Demonstrated success in field sales, account acquisition, and technical sales within heavy industry, steel manufacturing, or industrial distribution.
• Communication & Negotiation: A natural ability to establish immediate rapport with senior decision-makers, procurement managers, and production engineers.
• Self-Driven & Forward-Thinking: Confident managing your own diary, travel maps, and pipeline while having the vision to capitalise on our 2027 expansion.
• Driving Licence: A full UK Driving Licence is essential for the 3 days of external field travel.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary range tailored to your exact level of stainless steel sales experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Company car or generous car allowance.
• Company pension scheme and comprehensive benefit package.
• Exceptional technical product training and support infrastructure from a global steel market leader.
• Real scope for rapid career progression as the business expands its footprint and new facility.

To Apply:

If you have the required 5+ years of stainless steel sales experience and want to play a key role in our major 2027 expansion, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your industrial sales background today.

Pay: £35,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Selling stainless steel products: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person