Business Development Executive

Pertemps Scotland; Dreghorn; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth and expand market presence. This role involves managing client relationships, generating leads, and achieving sales targets in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has strong communication and negotiation skills along with experience in sales. Competitive salary with on-target earnings of £40,000+ is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong ability to identify and close sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with new and existing customers.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and expand market presence.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Manage diary for client appointments.
• Follow up on quotes and maintain forecasts with CRM.
• Analyse client spend to identify growth opportunities.
• Meet and exceed KPIs.
• Research market trends and customer needs.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Identifying sales opportunities

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Organisational skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive – Irvine, North Ayrshire. Salary £35,000. OTE £40,000+. Office based - Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Are you a confident communicator with a talent for turning conversations into opportunities? This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established organisation, a business with over 30 years of success supporting their clients across the UK.

Responsibilities

• As a Business Development Executive, contribute to driving growth and expanding the company\'s market presence.
• Work closely with the wider sales and marketing teams to identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and build strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Manage your diary to ensure regular client appointments and consistent activity levels.
• Proactively follow up on quotes and maintain accurate forecasts using the CRM system.
• Analyse client spend and identify opportunities to grow accounts.
• Meet and exceed KPIs by driving meaningful sales conversations and closing deals.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to uncover new opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop effective outreach and lead-generation strategies.

About You

• Strong ability to identify and close sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with new and existing customers.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus on goals.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and interpreting data insights.
• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or phone-based role is an advantage.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary with realistic on-target earnings of £40,000+.
• Supportive and ambitious team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a real impact in a business that values quality, service, and long-term partnerships.