Business Development Executive

UBT; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing sales company in Bournemouth is seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships. This hybrid role offers a clear pathway to a managerial position within two years, along with competitive salary and bonus potential. Ideal candidates will have a strong attitude and motivation to succeed in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Growth

Structured Training

Bonus Potential

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a sales or business development role.
• Natural relationship-builder, confident on the phone and face-to-face.
• Strong motivation to exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Nurture customer accounts and build long-term relationships.
• Prepare quotes and proposals to convert leads.

Skills

Relationship-building

Persistence

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive | Hybrid Growth Role

Location: Head Office (Office-based, with occasional customer visits)

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week

Development Pathway: Potential to progress into Business Development Manager within 2 years

About The Role

We're seeking a driven, ambitious Business Development Executive to join our growing sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark, learn fast, and progress in a supportive but results-driven environment.

Whether you're a junior candidate with 1-2 years' experience looking for structured training, or a seasoned sales professional (5+ years) ready to hit the ground running, we have a tailored pathway for you.

What You'll Do

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through telesales, networking, and prospecting.
• Grow and nurture customer accounts, building long-term, solution-focused relationships.
• Prepare and follow up on quotes and proposals, converting leads into revenue.
• Support the Business Development Managers in winning key projects.
• Track performance through HubSpot CRM — managing your own pipeline and recording activity.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handovers and excellent customer delivery.

Requirements

We're not just looking for experience — we're looking for attitude, hunger, and drive.

A natural relationship-builder who is confident on the phone and face-to-face.

Persistent, resilient, and motivated to hit and exceed targets.

Organised and detail-oriented, ensuring accurate handovers to the operations team.

Creative problem-solver, able to spot opportunities and craft tailored solutions.

Aligned with our PACT values (Partnership, Accountability, Creativity, Tenacity).

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathway to become a Business Development Manager within 2 years (sooner if you excel).
• Structured Training: Access to apprenticeships, mentoring, and hands-on development.
• Bonus Potential: Competitive salary + bonus scheme rewarding performance.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas and drive make an impact.