Business Development Executive

Elevation Recruitment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical components near Leeds to recruit a dynamic Business Development Executive. The role focuses on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving revenue in a technical market.

You will own the full sales cycle, connect with new clients, nurture existing partnerships, and work with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet customer needs while hitting ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Background in an industrial environment desirable.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and proactive.
• Commercially savvy with a strategic mindset.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally across a business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Understand customer needs and tailor electrical component solutions.
• Keep up with industry trends and competitors.
• Hit and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to deliver customer value.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Industrial background

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Job description

Elevation are pleased to be working with a leading manufacturer and supplier of parts. The customer based is super varied and with over 60,000 products on offer, no day will be the same!

This isn't just sales - it's about building relationships, spotting commercial opportunities, and making things happen. You'll be at the forefront of growth, connecting with new clients, nurturing existing partnerships, and driving revenue in a thriving technical market.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets
• Building strong, lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Managing the full sales cycle - from prospecting to closing deals
• Understanding customer needs and recommending tailored electrical component solutions
• Keeping up with industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies
• Hitting (and smashing!) sales targets and KPIs
• Collaborating with internal technical teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Background in an industrial environment is desirable
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and full of initiative
• Commercially savvy with a strategic mindset
• Comfortable working cross functionally across a business