Business Development Executive

Universal Business Team; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage allowance

Free parking

Company-provided dinners

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to own the full 360° sales cycle, from prospecting to close, in a field-based role across the UK. You’ll build relationships, run product trials and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships with customers nationwide.

Based near Northwich and willing to travel extensively, you’ll engage with shop floor to boardroom stakeholders, develop new accounts, manage CRM activity and contribute to ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of B2B sales in technical markets.
• Experience selling into non-FMCG sectors such as manufacturing.
• Comfortable owning a full 360° sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Win new business across non-FMCG applications.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through outbound prospecting and inbound enquiries.
• Conduct face-to-face customer meetings across the UK.
• Deliver and support product trials that convert into opportunities.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Technical B2B sales

Prospecting & closing

CRM proficiency

Job description

Are you a proven business hunter who thrives on winning new accounts and building long-term customer relationships? We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to own the full 360° sales cycle. This is a highly autonomous, field-based role where you'll generate opportunities, run product trials, close profitable business and become a trusted partner to customers across the UK. If you're driven by results, enjoy technical sales and love the challenge of turning prospects into loyal customers, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Win new business across non-FMCG applications and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through outbound prospecting and inbound enquiries.
• Conduct face-to-face customer meetings across the UK, from shopfloor operators to directors.
• Deliver and support product trials that convert into long-term commercial opportunities.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for growth and repeat business.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, quotes, forecasts and sales activity.

Requirements

• Proven track record of business development success in a technical B2B sales environment.
• Experience selling into non-FMCG markets such as product assembly, filter manufacturing, bookbinding or paper wrapping.
• Comfortable owning a true 360° sales role, from cold calling through to face-to-face meetings and closing deals.
• Able to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from shopfloor to boardroom.
• Formal sales training and at least two years of consistent new business success.
• Based within a commutable distance of Northwich and willing to travel extensively across the UK.

Benefits

• Package:
• Competitive salary (anticipated to be 35k+), uncapped bonus, car allowance, mileage allowance, free parking, company-provided dinners and ongoing training & development