Business Development Executive

Well Placed HR; Truro; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Placed HR in the South West England region seeks a proactive Business Development Executive to drive new B2B sales across Cornwall. You’ll manage your own pipeline, engage with business owners and senior decision makers, and convert opportunities into long‑term customers.

A £25,000 starting salary is offered plus uncapped commission and an OTE of £60,000+ per year. Join a growing independent consultancy with full industry training and real earning potential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of B2B sales experience.
• Ability to generate new business and hit commercial targets.
• Comfort communicating with business owners and senior decision makers.
• Motivated by uncapped commission and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through outbound calls, prospecting and targeted sales activity.
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline, identifying potential clients and converting leads into new business opportunities.
• Engaging with business owners, senior decision makers to understand requirements and develop relationships.
• Promoting solutions professionally and maintaining high service standards throughout the process.
• Managing opportunities from initial contact through conversion and building a portfolio of long‑term clients.
• Working towards sales targets and maximising revenue opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate sales records and following up to keep a structured pipeline.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Outbound calls

Prospecting

Pipeline management

Communication skills

Job description

Business Development Executive – South West England – £25,000+ Basic Salary + Commission – Permanent

If you're an experienced B2B salesperson looking for a role with genuine earning potential, the opportunity to develop your career and the chance to make a real impact within a growing business, this could be an excellent next step. I'm working with an ambitious, independent business consultancy looking to expand its sales team and recruit a commercially minded B2B Sales Executive to help drive new business growth across Cornwall.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll have the autonomy to develop your own pipeline, build lasting client relationships and directly influence your earning potential. Previous experience within the energy sector isn't essential, as full industry training will be provided. What's important is your ability to sell professionally, identify opportunities and convert prospects into long-term customers.

This is a proactive, commercially focused sales role, encompassing:

• Generating new business through outbound calls, prospecting and targeted sales activity.
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline, identifying potential clients and converting leads into new business opportunities.
• Engaging with business owners, senior decision makers and key stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop strong commercial relationships.
• Promoting business solutions professionally and compliantly, ensuring customers receive a high standard of service throughout the sales process.
• Managing opportunities from initial contact through to conversion, building a strong portfolio of long‑term clients.
• Working towards individual sales targets, maximising revenue opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
• Maintaining accurate sales records and managing follow‑ups effectively to ensure a consistent and organised approach to business development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' B2B sales experience, with a proven ability to generate new business, build relationships and work towards commercial targets. You'll be confident speaking with business owners and senior decision makers, comfortable with outbound prospecting and motivated by the opportunity to earn uncapped commission. A professional telephone manner, strong communication skills and a self‑motivated approach are essential.

The package includes a £25,000 starting basic salary, with a higher basic available for candidates bringing particularly strong B2B sales experience, alongside uncapped commission and an OTE of £60,000+ per year. Additional benefits include 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, an additional paid Christmas shutdown and comprehensive training. As the business continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

If you're a B2B Sales Executive, Business Development Executive or Sales Consultant looking for a new challenge in Cornwall, particularly if you're ready to take greater ownership of your pipeline and earning potential, I'd encourage you to apply.

This role may also be of interest to those with experience or job titles including: B2B Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Sales Consultant, Internal Sales Executive, New Business Executive, Account Executive, Telesales Executive or Business Development Consultant seeking a B2B sales opportunity in Cornwall.