Business Development Executive

Escape; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business is seeking a driven individual for a Business Development Manager role based in West Lothian. This position involves identifying new business opportunities and owning the sales pipeline while working with international clients. The ideal candidate must possess strong B2B sales experience, particularly in construction or energy sectors, and have a passion for relationship building. This role offers significant potential for career advancement and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience ideally in construction, engineering, industrial, energy, or oil & gas.
• Passion for new business development and relationship building.
• Confident selling technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting, and developing new business opportunities.
• Owning your sales pipeline from first contact to close.
• Working with international clients across multiple markets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship building

Selling technical solutions

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

West Lothian Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Are you working in sales and ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to join a business that actively develops its people and promotes from within, with a clear path to progress into a Business Development Manager role?

Do you want to work with international clients, build long-term relationships, and eventually travel across the globe as part of your role?

If new business drives you, opportunities excite you, and building lasting relationships matters, this is the role for you.

Our client operates across construction, engineering, energy, and oil & gas, supplying specialist solutions for the most demanding environments worldwide. With a strong heritage, growing international presence, and a reputation for reliability and innovation, this is a business where you can make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

• Identifying, targeting, and developing new business opportunities
• Owning your sales pipeline from first contact to close
• Working with international clients across multiple markets
• Delivering tailored proposals and commercial solutions
• Building long-term relationships with customers, distributors, and partners
• Feeding market insight back into sales, marketing, and product teams
• Reporting progress and results to senior leadership

Ideal candidate

• Proven B2B sales experience ideally in construction, engineering, industrial, energy, or oil & gas
• Passion for new business development and relationship building
• Confident selling technical solutions
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
• Ambition to grow into a Business Development Manager role, with international travel in the future