Business Development Executive

CDM Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Outbound Sales Executive to drive business growth. In this role, you will identify new business opportunities, engage with potential clients, and provide tailored solutions. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to building relationships. The company offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in outbound sales, business development, or a similar role.
• Ability to work independently while being a great team player.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across diverse industries.
• Build strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Propose customised solutions and prepare compelling quotations.
• Track and manage all opportunities effectively for seamless follow-ups.
• Provide detailed call reports for analysis and strategic planning.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and coordinate field visits.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure excellent service.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Are you a proactive and results-driven sales professional? Join our dynamic sales team as an Outbound Sales Executive and play a key role in driving business growth!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation & Prospecting - Identify and qualify new business opportunities across diverse industries.
• Customer Engagement - Reach out to potential and existing clients via phone, email, and social media to build strong relationships.
• Tailored Solutions - Understand client needs, propose customised solutions, and prepare compelling quotations.
• Sales Pipeline Management - Track and manage all opportunities effectively to ensure seamless follow-ups.
• Collaboration & Reporting - Provide detailed call reports to the Sales Manager for analysis and strategic planning.
• Customer Retention - Maintain long-term client relationships and coordinate field visits with the external sales team.
• Cross-Department Liaison - Work closely with other departments to ensure excellent service and customer satisfaction.
• Maximise Opportunities - Follow the sales process to optimise revenue and business growth.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in outbound sales, business development, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach to building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to work independently while being a great team player.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing training.
• The chance to make a real impact in a thriving company