Business Development Executive

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking two Business Development Executives in Exeter to enhance their team. This role involves making outbound calls, scheduling appointments, and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities. The company promises a supportive environment with excellent rewards including extra holidays, health perks, and a birthday day off.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Extra holiday benefits

Volunteering day

Wellbeing support

Health perks

Sustainable travel support

Employee rewards

Retail & savings schemes

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B calling or customer-facing roles preferred.
• Confident communicator with professional and positive phone manner.
• Well-organised with effective time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting outbound calls to prospective businesses throughout the UK.
• Scheduling appointments for Business Development Managers.
• Delivering exceptional customer service as a company representative.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Time management

Resilience

Growth-oriented mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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Start Date: Ideally around the 16 th June 2025

We're recruiting on behalf of a thriving company that's growing fast and they're looking to add two Business Development Executives to their team in Exeter! This is a great opportunity to join a company that rewards hard work with solid pay, commission, and perks like your birthday day off, extra holidays, wellbeing support, and regular team events.

They're committed to helping you develop and grow your career in a friendly, supportive environment. If you want to be part of a successful team where your efforts really matter, get in touch with Jamie Watson on 01273 063769 (9:00am-5:30pm).

• Birthday day off
• Extra holiday benefits - increased allowance with service, plus options to buy/sell days
• Volunteering day - one paid day per year for charity work
• Wellbeing support - free mental health help and financial advice
• Health perks - free eye care with Specsavers, discounted gym membership (location dependent)
• Sustainable travel support - cycle to work scheme and interest-free travel loan (post-probation)
• Employee rewards - peer-nominated awards, referral bonuses, and awards
• Retail & savings schemes - discounts and Save-As-You-Earn plan (post-probation)
• Social events - regular team building and gatherings

The Requirements:

• Previous experience in B2B calling or customer-facing roles is helpful but not mandatory
• Excellent communication skills paired with strong phone etiquette
• Proficient and comfortable working with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Confident communicator with a professional and positive telephone manner
• Resilient, motivated, and driven to not only meet but exceed targets
• Comfortable managing a high volume of outbound calls daily
• Possesses a growth-oriented mindset, open to learning, feedback, and adapting quickly in a fast-paced sales environment
• Well-organised with effective time management abilities
• Demonstrates persistence, ambition, and a strong desire for continuous personal and professional growth
• Ideally available for a start date of 16 th of June 2025

The Role:

• Conducting outbound calls to prospective businesses throughout the UK
• Showcasing a comprehensive range of services
• Scheduling in-person or virtual appointments for Business Development Managers
• Tracking call progress and updating relevant details within the CRM system
• Developing a strong pipeline of upcoming opportunities across various divisions
• Delivering exceptional customer service while serving as a representative of the company