Business Development Executive

TipTopJob; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Tiverton is seeking a Business Development Executive. This role focuses on customer prospecting, managing sales processes, and liaising with the sales team. Suitable candidates will be proactive, with strong communication skills and a potential pathway into leadership.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in an engineering industry preferred.
• Proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting for new customers using existing databases and LinkedIn.
• Managing sales processes including preparing and following up on quotes.
• Coordinating targeted campaigns with marketing.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Prospecting skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn

Job description

Permanent position based in Tiverton, EX16.

Salary: GBP 28,000 - GBP 36,000 basic + commissions.

Working hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Hybrid options available following probation.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is working with an established manufacturing business in Tiverton that is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their sales team.

Main Responsibilities of the Business Development Executive

• Prospecting for new customers using existing database, directories, and LinkedIn.
• Following up on leads.
• Liaising with the sales team and updating CRM.
• Managing sales processes, including preparing quotes and following up on quotations.
• Passing order details to the sales team.
• Coordinating targeted campaigns with Marketing.
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions.

Experience and Skills Required

• Sales experience within an engineering industry is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Prospecting skills to identify potential customers.
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with customer relationship management software, ideally LinkedIn, but not essential.
• This is not a technical position.
• A proactive individual with the right attitude can succeed even with limited experience. The role offers potential for development into a leadership position within the new division.

Closing date: 19.06.2025.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to recruiting the best candidates based on suitability for the role. We aim to respond to all applications, but due to high volume, this may not always be possible. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to working with you.