Business Development Executive

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

Job summary

A leading distributor in factory automation products is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their team in Northampton. The successful candidate will focus on both new and existing business, leveraging their sales experience and relationship-building skills to drive growth. With a competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits including a company car and mobile phone, this position promises a dynamic opportunity in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Mobile Phone

Laptop

Minimum 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market.
• Strong relationship builder, communicator and team player.
• Organised and able to prioritise as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales growth through development of both new and existing business.
• Build trust and develop strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support on marketing activities to increase customer awareness.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Communication

Customer Centricity

Tools

CRM Systems

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Client:

Osprey Engineering Solutions

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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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