Business Development Executive

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of factory automation products is seeking a Business Development Executive. This role focuses on driving sales growth through relationship management and consultative selling within the defined geographical area. Candidates should possess strong B2B sales experience and a customer-centric approach. Training on industrial control and automation will be provided to support your success in this dynamic sales environment.

Benefits

OTE bonus

Company car

Company mobile phone and laptop

Minimum of 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally in industrial distribution.
• Strong relationship builder, communicator, and team player.
• Knowledge across industrial control and automation products is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales growth through development of new and existing business.
• Build trust and develop strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Commit to learning and development on both technical and non-technical areas.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Customer centric

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM systems

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Osprey Engineering Solutions

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Were looking to engage with individuals who have strong sales experience and possess the skills needed to identify new business opportunities. Our client is a well established, market leading distributor of factory automation products, looking to strengthen their team by recruiting several Business Development Executives to support their plans for continued growth.

Competitive salary plus OTE bonus | Company car | Company mobile phone and laptop

The ability to build relationships, work in a team and continually learn will make the difference in this Business Development Executive role. A sound understanding of industrial control and automation is preferred, although not essential, as a full suite of training material and support will be readily available.

If you can bring high energy, initiative and a technical interest to deliver the best solutions for customers, then this will be a very exciting step for your sales career.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver sales growth through development of both new and existing business within your defined geographical area
• Build trust and develop strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and colleagues to achieve win-win outcomes for all stakeholders
• Adopt a consultative approach to sales, presenting solutions to customers that deliver value and help solve their industrial control and automation challenges
• Balance the demands of prospecting for new business, in addition to enhancing relationships and contact points within the existing account portfolio
• Maintain presence in branch, staying close to the people and local market
• Support on marketing activities such as campaigns and promotions to increase customer awareness product launches, events, competitions etc
• Commit to learning, development and training on both technical and non-technical areas

Skills & Experience

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market
• Familiar with the market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors and customers
• Strong relationship builder, communicator and team player
• Customer centric, able to identify challenges and present solutions
• Organised and able to prioritise as required
• Comitted to build knowledge across industrial control and automation products
• Familiar with CRM systems and able to produce sales reports
• Competitive salary plus OTE bonus
• Company car
• Company mobile phone and laptop
• Minimum of 23 days holiday plus bank holidays