Business Development

Equation Recruitment; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive sales growth and expand product offerings. You’ll work closely with clients, often internationally, and join a long-standing team committed to support and training. The ideal candidate has a degree in Science, at least 2 years of technical sales experience, and strong communication skills. Attractive salary and commission structure on offer.

Benefits

Company mobile phone

Company pension scheme

23 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)

Excellent training and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technical sales role with proven results.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Lives or willing to relocate near Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive new sales opportunities and cross-sell to existing customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients across multiple sectors.
• Attend international trade shows and client visits.

Skills

Technical sales expertise

Excellent English communication

Strong numeracy skills

CRM proficiency

Education

2.1 or 1st Class University Degree in a Science subject

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Business Development Executive

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + Commission (up to £60,000 OTE)

Work with leading scientists | Drive international growth

About the Role of the Business Development Executive.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Executive to join their close‑knit sales team at Baltimore Innovations, a family‑owned specialist business with an outstanding reputation in the scientific and healthcare sectors. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial drive. You'll identify new customers, expand product offerings with existing clients, and represent the business at international trade shows. While 90% of the role is telephone‑based sales, you'll also engage in face‑to‑face client visits and overseas business trips.

You’ll be joining a stable, supportive team of five other sales professionals, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Their people stay for the long term; most of the team have been with them for between 5 and 20 years and they invest heavily in training and mentoring to help you succeed.

What You’ll Do as the Business Development Executive

• Proactively drive new sales opportunities and cross‑sell to existing customers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across multiple sectors
• Attend international trade shows and client visits (with travel required)
• Prepare accurate customer quotes in multiple currencies
• Utilise CRM and sales tools to track activity and performance

Must‑Have Requirements for the Business Development Executive

• A 2.1 or 1st Class University Degree in a Science subject
• At least 2 years’ experience in a technical sales role, with proven results
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills (minimum GCSE Maths grade C or above) – a short numeracy exercise will be part of the interview
• Lives (or willing to relocate) within commutable distance of the Head Office
• Confident with MS Word and MS Excel
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally

Preferred Skills (Desirable, not essential)

• Fluency in a non‑English European language
• Prior experience using a CRM system
• Sales experience in the Medical or Healthcare sector

What they offer the Business Development Executive

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Commission structure with potential to earn up to £60,000 extra per year
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service)
• A relaxing office location by the Upper Thames
• Excellent training and mentoring
• A supportive, fun, and long‑standing sales team

If you're an ambitious, scientifically minded sales professional looking to make a global impact while working in a stable, supportive, and rewarding environment they'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your sales career.