Business Development Executive

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Group life assurance (death in service

Family health cash plan

24/7 GP access, wider complimentary 健康

Pension scheme

Job summary

FACER. Progressive Printed Packaging seeks a Business Development Executive to drive new client acquisition in a Leeds-based role with uncapped commission on top of £28k base.

You will map markets, generate and qualify leads, and book meetings with prospects using a structured B2B sales process. Prospective candidates should demonstrate experience in B2B sales, networking, and relationship-building, while aligning with FACER values and delivering on sales targets in a fast-paced packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales environments.
• Ability to generate and qualify/disqualify leads.
• Proven track record in building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Map market and develop patch using targeted ICP profiles.
• Generate own leads from standing start.
• Cold and warm introductions to prospects.
• Qualify and disqualify leads proficiently.
• Book meetings with identified prospects (Teams or in person).
• Follow a structured B2B sales process with Sandler techniques.
• Navigate stakeholders through investment and decision criteria.
• Present solutions, close deals and manage post-sale activities.
• Achieve and exceed net new logo targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Attend external networking events and industry exhibitions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and report to Sales Director.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Networking

Job description

Business Development Executive

Salary £28k pa + uncapped commission

Leeds, LS13 UK - free parking

Full Time

Benefits:-

• Generous holiday
• Group life assurance (death in service)
• Family health cash plan
• 24/7 GP access, wider complimentary health & medical benefits
• Pension scheme

FACER. Progressive Printed Packaging is a dynamic and innovative printed packaging manufacturer operating for over eight decades, performing consistently with an exciting future. Producing high-quality printed folding carton packaging as well innovative niche packaging solutions for world recognised brands, through to SME's and start-ups.

We are looking for dedicated, skilled candidates who can evidence exceptional ability and clear alignment with the FACER values: Family, Authentic, Collaborative, Explorative and Responsible. These values are not words on a wall; they shape how we work, how we serve our clients, how we support each other and how we deliver on our promises.

This is a huge opportunity to become part of a progressive company with a tight-knit, high-performing team culture. At FACER, we operate as one unit, challenge and educate ourselves and our clients, stay open to exploration and learning, and take responsibility for delivering exactly what we say we will, when we say we will.

You will be responsible for pure new client acquisition - candidates must be able to evidence an understanding and application of B2B sales techniques and methodologies during the interview process.

You must be able to proficiently express an ability generate, qualify / disqualify and navigate leads through a structured sales process. From both cold and warm verbal introductions, onto staged meetings, through to close. Performance will be rewarded.

Living the FACER values in this role:

• Family: Work as part of one FACER unit, supporting colleagues, sharing strengths and contributing to a team-first culture focused on collective success.
• Authentic: Build genuine, trusted client relationships through honest communication, disciplined thinking and the confidence to challenge norms where better outcomes are possible.
• Collaborative: Work closely with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to challenge, educate, engage and serve, removing barriers rather than creating them.
• Explorative: Stay curious, create opportunity, learn quickly, test new approaches and use both wins and failures to improve performance.

• Responsible: Own your pipeline, activity, commitments and results, making decisions with client success, commercial accountability and future sustainability at the core.

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Mapping your market & developing your patch using targeted ICP profiles
• Generating own leads from standing start
• Cold & warm introductions
• Qualifying / disqualifying leads proficiently
• Booking meetings with identified Prosects (both via Teams or face to face)
• Following a structured B2B sales process underpinned by Sandler specific techniques & methodologies
• Mapping & navigating stakeholders through investment & decision criteria
• Presenting solutions, closing & post-sale
• Achieving and exceeding the net new logo client target
• Building and maintaining strong ongoing relationships with all stakeholders
• Attending external Networking events and exhibiting at Industry events
• Working collaboratively with different internal teams
• Reporting directly into the Sales Director

Candidate requirements:

• You must be able to demonstrate high proficiency in th