Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Stotfold, Hitchin

Salary: £35,000 £40,000 + realistic OTE up to £50,000 (monthly activity and performance bonuses)

Job Type: Permanent, office-based (hybrid considered after training)

Business Development Executive About our client:

Our client is a growing specialist within the industrial and manufacturing sector, providing bespoke solutions for their customers. With exciting growth plans and a strong emphasis on teamwork, this is a great opportunity to join a small but ambitious business that values long-term development and staff retention.

Business Development Executive Details:

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm (hybrid working considered after training)
• Monthly bonus scheme rewarding meaningful sales activity, booked meetings, and successful conversions offering achievable OTE up to £50,000
• 21 days annual leave (rising annually to 25 days) plus Bank Holidays

Business Development Executive Responsibilities:

• Contact potential clients via phone, email and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads and book meetings for the senior sales team
• Maintain accurate contact data using the company CRM system, researching new contacts where needed
• Support the wider sales team with follow-ups and presentations where required
• Manage incoming exhibition leads and proactively convert them into appointments
• Build strong relationships with key contacts in target sectors to create repeat opportunities

Business Development Executive What We re Looking For:

• Driven, enthusiastic and motivated to succeed in a sales environment
• Strong communication skills, confident speaking with decision makers over the phone
• Experience working in a B2B or technical/industrial environment
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to manage a high level of outbound activity
• Proficient using CRM systems and platforms such as LinkedIn and Glenigan
• A positive, team-oriented approach with the confidence to bring new ideas

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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