Business Development Executive

Universal Business Team; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading company in plant supply is seeking a Business Development Executive in Sandbach. The role involves researching key contacts, building a sales pipeline, and gradually transitioning from office-based to field sales. Ideal candidates are proactive and target-driven, passionate about sales, and eager to grow within the company. This position offers a salary between £40,000-£45,000 plus bonuses, along with generous annual leave and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

£40,000-£45,000 basic salary plus Bonus

Car or car allowance once the pipeline is strong

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Clear progression opportunities

Creative, forward-thinking company culture

Qualifications

• Confident, proactive, and resilient with strong closing skills.
• Motivated by targets and hungry for success.
• Passionate about sales, growth, and building lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify key contacts within facilities management companies.
• Build a robust sales pipeline and make outbound cold calls.
• Send proposals, generate leads, and close new business sales.

Skills

Cold calling

Sales development

Relationship building

Closing skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive

Are you a natural hunter, hungry for success and excited by the thrill of generating new business?

Our client is a family run, market leader in the supply, installation and maintenance of living plants and striking green walls to commercial offices, retailers, and hospitality venues across the UK. With ambitious growth plans, they are now expanding into an exciting (fairly) new sector (Facilities Management), and are looking for a Hungry, driven and ambitious Business Development Executive to join their team in Sandbach.

That s where you come in

The Role

As Business Development Executive, you’ll be tasked with building on this sector from the ground up. You’ll:

• Research and identify key contacts within facilities management companies
• Build a robust sales pipeline
• Make outbound cold calls and emails to open doors
• Send proposals, generate leads, and set up your own meetings
• Close new business sales

Initially office-based, however the role will evolve into a 50/50 split between office and field sales as your pipeline grows, giving you the opportunity to get out and meet clients face-to-face.

Requirements

About You

• You thrive on cold calling, opening doors, and creating opportunities
• Confident, proactive, and resilient with strong closing skills
• Motivated by targets
• Hungry, Humble and Smart
• Passionate about sales, growth, and building long-term relationships

Benefits

• 40,000-£45,000 basic salary plus Bonus
• Car or car allowance will be provided once the pipeline is strong
• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities as the new division expands
• Be part of a creative, forward-thinking company with a unique product offering