Business Development Executive

DJH; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business service firm in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to drive growth across the North West and Midlands. You will manage relationships with clients, make outbound calls, and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate has a passion for sales and experience in B2B environments. Join us for a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and fantastic career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Comprehensive training and development programme

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in telesales, inside sales, or B2B outbound calling.
• Passionate about developing a career in sales.
• Energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to warm leads and follow up inquiries.
• Build relationships focusing on trust and long-term success.
• Manage a pipeline of leads and nurture prospects.

Skills

Sales expertise

Relationship building

Target-driven mentality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

B2B sales experience

Job description

Business Development Executive

Department: Business Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke on Trent

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let’s talk about the role...

We’re creating a bold, ambitious Business Development team, and we’re on the lookout for two driven professionals to join us right from the start of this exciting journey.

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in powering our growth across the North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire over the next two years. You’ll receive comprehensive training, continuous coaching, and all the tools you need to succeed.

From there, it’s all about doing what you do best; connecting with people, building relationships, and turning warm inbound leads into long-term clients. You’ll be the friendly voice (and face!) that represents our brand and drives our success.

If you’re a motivated salesperson who gets a buzz from hitting targets and making great conversations happen then this is the role for you!

Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Making outbound calls to warm leads and existing clients, as well as following up inbound enquiries.
• Building relationships with new and existing clients, focusing on trust and long-term success.
• Managing a pipeline of leads and nurturing prospects through to appointment.
• Achieving and exceeding daily and monthly appointment targets.
• Working closely with the Head of Business Development and wider team to deliver measurable growth.
• Using our CRM to log activity, forecast results, and track progress.
• Supporting marketing and campaign activities designed to generate new business opportunities.

Let’s talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll:

• Have a passion for sales and want to develop your career in B2B.
• Bring energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every conversation.
• Have experience in telesales, inside sales, or outbound calling (B2B preferred).
• Be motivated by hitting targets and achieving personal and team success.
• Be proactive, organised, and confident managing a sales pipeline.
• Love collaborating with others and contributing to a fun, high-performing culture.
• (Bonus) Have experience in the accountancy, financial, or professional services sector - though it’s not essential.

Let’s talk benefits…

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Warm inbound and customer leads provided daily
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Clear progression path to Senior BDM or Team Leader as the team expands
• Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off for your birthday and a volunteering day
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here.

If this role with us as a Business Development Executive / Manager sounds good and you’re ready for a new challenge, then what’s stopping you? Apply today!