Business Development Executive

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive in Glasgow to drive sales of training, safety, and digital solutions. This role requires a proven B2B sales professional who thrives in building client relationships and securing new business. Offering a competitive salary between £40,000–£55,000, along with excellent benefits, this is a chance for career progression in an innovative company. Candidates must have experience in consultative selling, with a focus on safety equipment or training solutions.

Benefits

Excellent Commission package

Car Allowance

Industry-Leading Training

Career Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales professional with a strong record of success.
• Experience selling training courses, PPE, safety equipment or related solutions.
• Confident and engaging with clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across the Glasgow region.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and develop relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Create tailored, solution‑based proposals that align with client needs.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Consultative selling

Market awareness

Job description

Business Development Executive (Training, Safety & Digital Solutions) – Glasgow – £40,000-£55,000 + Excellent Commission package + Car Allowance + Career Progression + Industry-Leading Training + Excellent Benefits.

Are you a successful B2B sales professional who loves winning new business and building long‑term client relationships? Are you looking for a role where you can represent market‑leading safety and digital solutions that genuinely make workplaces safer and more productive? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven salesperson to step into a high‑impact role within a respected organisation known for innovation, world‑class products, and exceptional customer experience.

You’ll be joining a commercial team that is investing for growth, expanding its market reach, and offering you the chance to make your mark while developing your career with a company committed to excellence.

In this role, you’ll represent a broad portfolio of safety training, products, and digital solutions. You’ll identify new opportunities, build relationships with decision‑makers, and create tailored proposals that deliver real value to clients across multiple sectors – both in the UK and internationally.

This is a role for someone who’s commercially sharp, consultative, relationship‑focused, and motivated by achieving outstanding results. If you have experience selling training solutions, PPE, safety equipment, or any strong B2B product/service – you’ll thrive here.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation where your ideas, ambition and success will be recognised and rewarded. If you’re looking to move into a role with genuine progression, high earning potential and the chance to shape the future of safety and digital solutions, this is your moment.

The Role

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across the Glasgow region.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and develop relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Create tailored, solution‑based proposals that align with client needs and commercial goals.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Lead tender activity and ensure all prerequisites are completed on time.
• Achieve revenue and sales KPIs, contributing directly to business growth.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
• Attend industry events, conferences and trade shows to grow brand presence.
• Produce weekly, monthly and annual reports on pipeline, revenue forecasts and performance metrics.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry developments.

The Person

• Proven B2B sales professional with a strong record of success.
• Experience selling training courses, PPE, safety equipment or related solutions (highly beneficial).
• Confident, credible and engaging with clients at all levels.
• Consultative, relationship‑focused and commercially sharp.
• Able to manage a full sales cycle – prospecting to close.
• Organised, proactive and capable of balancing multiple opportunities.
• Motivated to represent market‑leading products and drive business growth.
• Professional, articulate and comfortable presenting in meetings or at events.