Business Development Executive

CMR Recruitment Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Recruitment Ltd is seeking a driven Business Development Executive for a fast-growing client in the Fire Safety sector. The role focuses on high-activity outbound sales, building strong customer relationships, and generating new business.

You will handle 100+ dials per day, cross-sell existing customers, and maintain up-to-date CRM records to support the sales team. This is an excellent chance to join a growing organisation with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in phone-based selling within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience meeting high-output activity expectations (e.g. 100+ dials per day).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret CRM data and identify sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through high-volume outbound activity, including proactive telesales.
• Develop strategic new business opportunities aligned with targeted campaign criteria.
• Maximise revenue from existing customers through cross-selling and identifying needs.
• Convert leads from field engineers, inbound calls, emails, and web live-chat into quotable opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support the wider sales team with essential sales administration.

Skills

Phone-based selling

Outbound calling

CRM data analysis

Customer rapport

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client, a long‑established and fast‑growing business in the Fire Safety and Life & Property Protection sector, is seeking a driven and proactive Business Development Executive. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a high‑activity environment, is hungry to generate new business, and excels at building strong customer relationships.

With innovative products, a strong reputation, and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the team. The business offers excellent progression opportunities for the right individual.

The responsibilities of the Business Development Executive include but are not limited to:

• Generate new business through high‑volume outbound activity, including proactive telesales and persistent follow‑up.
• Develop strategic new business opportunities aligned with targeted campaign criteria.
• Maximise revenue from existing customers through cross‑selling and identifying additional product/service needs.
• Convert leads from field engineers, inbound calls, emails, and web live‑chat into quotable opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support the wider sales team with essential sales administration.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Business Development Executive:

• Proven track record in phone‑based selling within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience meeting high‑output activity expectations (e.g. 100+ dials per day).
• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret customer spend and CRM data to identify sales opportunities.
• Highly resilient, optimistic, and self‑motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence.
• A team‑oriented approach, demonstrating humility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build rapport quickly.

If you are a driven, confident and enthusiastic Business Development Executive looking to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.