Business Development Executive

Forrest Recruitment; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + commission

20 days leave

Training & mentoring

Clear progression to BD Manager

Exposure to full sales cycle

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment in Runcorn is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate and qualify new leads, research prospects, and manage the sales pipeline. You will receive full training and mentoring as you build a long-term career in business development.

The role offers a competitive base with commission, exposure to the complete sales cycle, and a clear path toward a Business Development Manager position. A professional telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Some sales, telesales or client-facing experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career in business development.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, property, maintenance or electrical services is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new leads through calls, LinkedIn and email.
• Research prospects and target accounts.
• Arrange meetings and site visits.
• Maintain and develop the CRM and sales pipeline.
• Support proposals, quotations and tenders.
• Follow up warm leads and build client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full sales cycle.
• Gradually take ownership of your own opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Career ambition

Job description

Business Development Executive Runcorn up to 33,000 OTE

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a Business Development Executive to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some sales, telesales or client-facing experience who is looking to build a long-term career in Business Development. You’ll receive structured training, hands‑on mentoring and a clear progression path towards a Business Development Manager position.

The Role

• Generate and qualify new leads through calls, LinkedIn and email
• Research prospects and target accounts
• Arrange meetings and site visits
• Maintain and develop the CRM and sales pipeline
• Support proposals, quotations and tenders
• Follow up warm leads and build client relationships
• Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full sales cycle
• Gradually take ownership of your own opportunities

What’s on Offer

• £30,000–£33,000 realistic first-year OTE
• Competitive base salary plus commission
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Full training, coaching and mentoring
• Clear progression towards Business Development Manager
• Exposure to the complete sales process
• Supportive and close‑knit working environment

Skills required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills
• A proactive, driven and positive attitude
• A genuine ambition to develop a career in Business Development

Experience within Facilities Management, Construction, Property, Maintenance or Electrical services would be advantageous but is not essential.