Business Development Executive

OA; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist business in the industrial sector is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate leads and support the sales team. The role offers a competitive salary with an OTE up to £50,000 and the potential for hybrid working after training. Ideal candidates are driven and have strong communication skills, along with experience in a B2B environment.

Benefits

Monthly bonus scheme

21 days annual leave increasing to 25 days

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Driven, enthusiastic, and motivated to succeed in a sales environment.
• Strong communication skills, confident speaking with decision makers.
• Experience working in a B2B or technical/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential clients via phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads.
• Maintain accurate contact data using the company CRM system.
• Support the wider sales team with follow-ups and presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated to succeed in a sales environment

Experience in a B2B or technical/industrial environment

Proficient using CRM systems

Ability to manage high outbound activity

Tools

LinkedIn

Glenigan

Job description

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 realistic OTE up to £50,000 (monthly activity and performance bonuses)

Job Type: Permanent, office-based (hybrid considered after training)

Business Development Executive – About our client:

Our client is a growing specialist within the industrial and manufacturing sector, providing bespoke solutions for their customers. With exciting growth plans and a strong emphasis on teamwork, this is a great opportunity to join a small but ambitious business that values long-term development and staff retention.

Business Development Executive – Details:

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (hybrid working considered after training)
• Monthly bonus scheme rewarding meaningful sales activity, booked meetings, and successful conversions – offering achievable OTE up to £50,000
• 21 days annual leave (rising annually to 25 days) plus Bank Holidays

Business Development Executive – Responsibilities:

• Contact potential clients via phone, email and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads and book meetings for the senior sales team
• Maintain accurate contact data using the company CRM system, researching new contacts where needed
• Support the wider sales team with follow-ups and presentations where required
• Manage incoming exhibition leads and proactively convert them into appointments
• Build strong relationships with key contacts in target sectors to create repeat opportunities

Business Development Executive – What We’re Looking For:

• Driven, enthusiastic and motivated to succeed in a sales environment
• Strong communication skills, confident speaking with decision makers over the phone
• Experience working in a B2B or technical/industrial environment
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to manage a high level of outbound activity
• Proficient using CRM systems and platforms such as LinkedIn and Glenigan
• A positive, team-oriented approach with the confidence to bring new ideas

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.