Business Development Executive

Coburg Banks Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational supplies firm in Colchester seeks a Business Development Executive to take ownership of sales in their territory. The role requires strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a self-motivated approach. The candidate will build long-term relationships with schools and educational institutions while managing a vast product portfolio. The position offers a competitive salary, generous commission structure, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000 + commission

Generous commission structure

Comprehensive training program

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a targeted sales environment.
• Confidence in prospecting and closing sales.
• Self-motivated and organised.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools to generate new business.
• Develop relationships to encourage long-term partnerships.
• Manage revenue growth within assigned territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Self-motivated

Relationship-building

Job description

Overview

We're looking for ambitious and motivated Business Development Executives to join our growing team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your own sales territory, where you'll be rewarded for driving growth and building lasting customer relationships.

As part of a well-established, family-run business with over 50 years at the forefront of the educational supplies sector, you'll play a key role in winning new business while developing and nurturing existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with schools and educational institutions to generate new business (primarily by telephone)
• Develop strong relationships with customers to encourage long-term partnerships
• Sell across a wide portfolio of over 15,000 products, including our exclusive, high-quality brands
• Take full responsibility for growing revenue within your assigned territory
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a targeted sales environment
• Confidence in prospecting, engaging decision-makers, and closing sales
• A natural communicator who can balance relationship-building with the drive to win new business
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple accounts
• Positive, ambitious, and hungry for success

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £35,000 (DOE) + commission (OTE up to £50,000)
• Generous commission structure with monthly and annual rewards
• Comprehensive induction and training programme, supported by our in-house sales coach, plus LinkedIn Learning access
• Career progression through a tiered sales structure to more senior roles i.e. BDM or Senior Account Manager
• The chance to make an impact in a supportive, family-run business that values its people

This is more than just a sales role - it's an opportunity to take ownership of your career in a growing business where success is recognised and rewarded.

Click 'Apply Now' to send your CV and take the first step toward joining our team. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy