Business Development Executive

RE Personnel; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped quarterly commission

Company car

Fuel card

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Job summary

RE Personnel is recruiting a commercially minded Business Development Executive to drive new business and nurture long-term client relationships in the manufacturing/engineering sector. The role combines field sales across the UK with a site-based base in Tewkesbury, offering autonomy and exposure to technical projects from enquiry to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong sales background, an engineering or manufacturing mindset, and the ability to read technical drawings or

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development background with a track record of identifying opportunities and growing accounts.
• Engineering or manufacturing background or experience selling technical products in a B2B environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, or willingness to develop this skill.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage customers and build long-term partnerships.
• Proactive, commercially driven approach with ownership of a sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking and targeted sales activity.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their requirements and identifying opportunities for future projects.
• Working closely with customers to understand their technical requirements, using technical drawings and project specifications to help identify suitable solutions.
• Managing the full business development process, from initial contact and quoting through to securing projects and maintaining ongoing customer relationships.
• Arranging and attending customer meetings across the UK, both face to face and via Teams, to develop opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, monitoring sales activity and providing regular updates on the sales pipeline and business development progress.
• Representing the business at exhibitions, conferences and industry events, while using LinkedIn and other platforms to build a strong professional network and increase brand awareness.

Skills

Sales expertise

Business development

Customer relationship building

Engineering/manufacturing knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Proactive, self-driven

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering or manufacturing background

Experience selling technical products in B2B

Job description

Our client, a well-established business within the manufacturing and engineering industry, based in Tewkesbury, has an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development Executive to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys winning new business, building long-term customer relationships and getting involved in technical projects from the initial conversation through to completion. The role offers plenty of autonomy, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the company's continued growth. Although the company is based in Tewkesbury, requirement to visit the site will be 1 day a week.

The successful Business Development Executive should have:

A strong sales and business development background, with a proven ability to identify opportunities, win new business and grow existing accounts

An engineering or manufacturing background, or previous experience selling technical products or services within a B2B environment

The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, or a willingness to develop this knowledge

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with customers, understand their requirements and develop long-term partnerships

A proactive, commercially driven approach, with the motivation to take ownership of a sales pipeline and see opportunities through from initial enquiry to completion

The flexibility and willingness to travel extensively across the UK, primarily throughout England, including occasional overnight stays

In this role, the Business Development Executive will be responsible for:

Proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking and targeted sales activity

Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their requirements and identifying opportunities for future projects

Working closely with customers to understand their technical requirements, using technical drawings and project specifications to help identify suitable solutions

Managing the full business development process, from initial contact and quoting through to securing projects and maintaining ongoing customer relationships

Arranging and attending customer meetings across the UK, both face to face and via Teams, to develop opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships

Maintaining accurate CRM records, monitoring sales activity and providing regular updates on the sales pipeline and business development progress

Representing the business at exhibitions, conferences and industry events, while using LinkedIn and other platforms to build a strong professional network and increase brand awareness

This is a predominantly field-based role, with regular travel across the UK, primarily throughout England, to meet customers, develop new opportunities and support projects. When not travelling, the successful candidate will work from the company's Tewkesbury office, with occasional visits to the company's office in Scotland. The role will suit someone who enjoys being out meeting customers, developing opportunities and building relationships over the long term, rather than simply focusing on short-term sales.

Our client is offering the successful Business Development Executive a salary in the region of £45,000, plus an attractive benefits package including uncapped quarterly commission, company car, fuel card, 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays and pension.

If you're a sales-driven professional with an interest in engineering, manufacturing or technical products, and you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your own sales pipeline while developing long-term customer relationships and projects, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you already have experience in a technical sales environment or are looking to bring your engineering or manufacturing knowledge into a more commercially focused role, this could be an excellent next step in your career.