Business Development Executive

Hirecracker; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

33 days’ annual leave

Pension plan

Share option scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Hirecracker is recruiting a Business Development Executive for a recycling-focused role, combining cold calling and lead generation across the UK. You’ll support growth initiatives, qualify opportunities, and build relationships with business owners and managers.

Full training and career development are provided within a supportive team. The role offers a £33,250 annual salary, a bonus scheme, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in cold calling, telesales or B2B sales is essential.
• Ability to generate and qualify leads and manage a sales pipeline.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building are required.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound cold calls to UK businesses.
• Identify organisations producing recyclables and build relationships with decision-makers.
• Develop and manage your own accounts and grow existing relationships.
• Support the Recycling Manager during training and progress toward sales targets.

Skills

Cold calling

Telesales

B2B sales

Lead generation

Business development

Account management

Customer relationships

Sales pipeline

Ex-military

Job description

Business Development Executive – Recycling

• £33,250 per annum

• Blandford Forum / Remote / Working from home

• Full-time position – 40 hours per week

• Excellent benefits, full training and career development opportunities

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We are recruiting on behalf of an established environmental services organisation specialising in recycling, waste management and sustainable solutions across the UK.

They are looking for a motivated Cold Calling andamp; Business Development Executive to support the growth of their recycling operations, identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with customers across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous sales or business development experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a growing industry.

THE BENEFITS

• £33,250 annual salary

• Annual company bonus scheme

• 33 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

• Holiday buy and sell scheme

• Attractive company pension plan

• Company share option scheme

• Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and online GP services

• Employee recognition and reward schemes

• Retail discounts and employee referral bonuses

• Long service awards

• Full company laptop and phone provided

• Full training and ongoing support

• In-house and external training, with apprenticeship opportunities

• Opportunity to develop into a full sales and account management role

THE COLD CALLING and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE ROLE

As a Cold Calling andamp; Business Development Executive, you will play an important role in identifying new business opportunities and supporting the growth of recycling and waste collection services across the UK.

You will initially work closely with the Recycling Manager, developing your understanding of the industry, identifying potential customers and generating qualified leads.

As your experience develops, you will take on greater responsibility, progressing towards managing your own sales opportunities, closing new business and developing your own portfolio of customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Making outbound cold calls to businesses across the UK

• Identifying organisations producing recyclable materials, including plastics and cardboard

• Building relationships with business owners, directors, facilities managers and other decision-makers

• Understanding potential customers’ existing waste management arrangements and requirements

• Identifying opportunities for recycling and waste collection services

• Generating qualified leads and maintaining a strong sales pipeline

• Working closely with the Recycling Manager during the initial training period

• Following up with prospective customers and developing professional relationships

• Working towards agreed call, lead generation and sales targets

• Progressing towards managing sales calls, negotiating and closing new business

• Developing and managing your own customer accounts

• Identifying opportunities to grow existing customer relationships

COLD CALLING and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Previous experience in cold calling, telesales, B2B sales, lead generation or business development

• Confident and professional telephone manner

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Resilience and the ability to handle rejection positively

• Target-driven approach with motivation to achieve results

• Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely

• Willingness to learn about the recycling and waste management industry

• Suitable home-working or office environment

Previous experience within recycling, waste management or environmental services would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Applications from ex-military candidates with relevant commercial sales or business development experience are welcomed.

KEY SKILLS

Business Development, Cold Calling, B2B Sales, Telesales, Lead Generation, Recycling, Waste Management, Account Management, Customer Relationships, Sales Pipeline, New Business Development, Ex-Military