Business Development Executive

ACS Staffing Solutions; Rushden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Bonus

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is recruiting a proactive Business Development Executive based in the UK with national travel. You will identify and win new business in the water, utilities, and environmental sectors, building long-term relationships with utilities, contractors and industry stakeholders.

You're a commercially minded sales professional who can generate leads, manage a sales pipeline and present tailored proposals. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience in water/utilities/environmental/engineering/industrial services sectors.
• Ability to generate leads, develop a sales pipeline and win new business.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across the UK water, wastewater, utilities and environmental markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with water companies, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Promote refurbishment, recycling, disposal and replacement solutions.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations tailored to customer requirements.
• Negotiate terms and secure new contracts to drive growth.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Manage sales pipelines, maintain CRM records and provide forecasts.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and industry events to identify opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Sales pipeline management

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive

Kettering - with national travel

Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs

Salary £35-40k plus company car, bonus and benefits

We are recruiting a motivated and commercially driven Business Development Executive on behalf of a specialist provider of refurbishment and lifecycle services to the UK water and wastewater industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious B2B sales professional to join an established technical services business, helping utilities, contractors and industrial customers improve operational performance through cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across the UK water, wastewater, utilities and environmental markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with water companies, contractors, consultants and other key industry stakeholders.
• Promote specialist technical services, including refurbishment, recycling, disposal and replacement solutions.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations and commercial presentations tailored to customer requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and secure new contracts to achieve business growth objectives.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Manage sales pipelines, maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and relevant industry events to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to expand the customer base and increase revenue.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys developing new relationships, identifying opportunities and converting prospects into long-term customers.

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience within the water, utilities, environmental, engineering or industrial services sectors.
• A demonstrable ability to generate leads, develop a sales pipeline and win new business.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• A commercially focused mindset, with the confidence to engage customers and influence purchasing decisions.
• The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and take ownership of sales objectives.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and technical teams.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally for customer meetings and site visits.

The Package

• Competitive basic salary of £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Company pension.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth within a specialist technical services market.
• A varied, customer-facing role with opportunities to build industry relationships and develop commercially.