Business Development Executive

BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

31 days annual leave including bankhol

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd is seeking a Business Development Executive in Nottingham to drive growth across our engineering and automation portfolio.

You will develop new and existing business in the local area, balance prospecting with nurturing accounts, and support campaigns while maintaining a strong local presence at the BPX branch. The role offers full-time hours, a permanent contract, and a generous benefits package including 31 days annual leave, free onsite parking, and a cycle to

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in industrial distribution or related sectors.
• Ability to build trust with customers, manufacturers and colleagues.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Organised, customer-centric and able to prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales growth by securing new and existing business in the defined area.
• Identify opportunities with a consultative approach and present value-led solutions.
• Maintain a strong BPX branch presence and support marketing campaigns and events.
• Commit to ongoing learning to grow technical knowledge and commercial capability.

Skills

B2B sales

Industrial distribution knowledge

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Ready to turn conversations into commercial wins? Want to build relationships that genuinely help customers solve industrial challenges? Looking for a role where your energy, initiative and technical curiosity can make a real impact?

We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our busy team in New Basford, Nottingham (NG5 1EA) and help drive ambitious growth across our exciting engineering and automation portfolio.

Hours of Work: full time

Business Development Executive Duties: You will deliver sales growth by developing both new and existing business within your defined geographical area. Using a consultative approach, you’ll identify opportunities, build trust with customers, manufacturers and colleagues, and present solutions that add clear value to customers’ industrial control and automation needs. You’ll balance prospecting with nurturing existing accounts, maintain a strong local presence at the BPX branch, and support marketing activities such as campaigns, promotions and events. Above all, you’ll commit to ongoing learning and development—growing both your technical knowledge and your commercial capability.

Business Development Executive Requirements

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market.


• A track record of driving growth through new and existing accounts and partnerships.


• Familiarity with the relationships and market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors and customers.


• Strong relationship-building skills, with excellent communication and teamworking ability.


• Organised and customer-centric, able to prioritise effectively and present practical, value-led solutions.

Business Development Executive Benefits (Salary)

• Competitive salary (details to be discussed at interview).


• Permanent role with full-time hours, based in New Basford (NG5 1EA).


• Minimum 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service).


• Free onsite parking and cycle 2 work scheme.


• Training and development opportunities, plus an Employee Assistance Programme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

For 60 years, BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as a leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components—delivering everything from computers to connectors, robots to relays and more. With 180+ people across 15 UK & Ireland locations, we provide local service with a national reach, supported by a passion for technology and a commitment to customer service.

We’re a strategic partner to market-leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more—helping customers “choose” and “use” the right solutions through technical support and trusted relationships.

Take the next step in your sales career—bring your high energy, sharpen your consultative approach, and help grow a business that truly cares about customers and continuous improvement.