Business Development Executive

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive commercial growth in Grimsby. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting product development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 per annum plus bonus.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and develop customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle using the company CRM system.
• Develop tailored proposals and commercial strategies.
• Manage and nurture a defined customer portfolio.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing and customer information.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Sales administration

Market research

CRM systems

Job description

Role Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Grimsby (Office/field based)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Salary: £50,000 per annum + bonus

Reports to: Commercial Director

Overview of Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive commercial growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities, while managing and developing existing customer relationships. This pivotal role combines proactive business development, account management, and sales administration to deliver sustainable growth across retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels. The successful candidate will act as a key link between customers and internal departments, ensuring requirements are clearly communicated and efficiently delivered. You will also support product development, marketing initiatives, and operational planning, while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards including BRCGS, HACCP, and Health & Safety.

Main Duties

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through research, networking, trade events, and inbound enquiries.
• Manage the full sales cycle - from prospecting through to conversion - using the company CRM system.
• Develop tailored proposals, quotations, and commercial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Proactively market our client's products, following up on leads from marketing campaigns and trade events.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities.
• Support the development and launch of new products in collaboration with production and marketing teams.
• Represent our client at trade shows and industry events to build brand awareness and market presence.

Account Management

• Manage and nurture a defined customer portfolio, ensuring exceptional service and retention.
• Communicate pricing updates, promotions, and contractual terms in alignment with the Commercial Director.
• Provide regular business reviews and performance insights to key accounts.
• Monitor stock levels to identify opportunities to release working capital from ageing or obsolete inventory.
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Sales Administration

• Maintain up-to-date pricing and customer information within internal systems (SOP and CRM).
• Liaise with Supply chain and Technical, with Sales Orders, product codes, quantities and delivery details.
• Liaise with finance to ensure customers operate within approved credit terms and promotional frameworks.