Business Development Executive

NMS Recruit Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their growing team in the UK. The successful candidate will generate new business opportunities, maintain CRM data, and support sales functions in a hybrid working model. This role includes comprehensive training aimed at promoting the candidate to a Solutions Consultant within 6 months. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, and numerous employee perks such as additional holiday days and healthcare support.

Benefits

23 days holiday + additional days for length of service

Hybrid working

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a passion for building relationships.
• Motivated to develop a sales career and gain industry-recognised qualifications.
• Familiarity with finance/ERP software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and support the sales function.
• Book qualified appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of leads and opportunities via CRM.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong customer service mindset

Experience using CRM systems

Good organisational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Willingness to learn product knowledge

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for building relationships and driving new business? We're looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join a growing team within a supportive, people‑focused organisation.

Hybrid working model, 3 days at home with a view to be promoted to a Solutions Consultant within 6 months !

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their sales career, gain industry‑recognised qualifications, and be part of a company that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a crucial part in generating new opportunities and supporting the wider sales function. You'll be responsible for booking appointments, following up on enquiries, managing CRM records and contributing to a healthy, high‑performing sales pipeline.

You will receive full training on the products and solutions offered, as well as ongoing coaching and support to help you progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Book qualified appointments for the sales team.
• Coordinate partner switches where required.

Customer Engagement

• Follow up on inbound enquiries via phone, email and live chat.
• Answer product and service questions professionally and confidently.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in all communications.

Lead Management

• Follow up on campaign activity.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of marketing‑qualified leads.
• Qualify leads using
• Use LinkedIn and other prospecting tools to identify new contacts and opportunities.

CRM Management

• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, companies and opportunities.
• Complete daily call/email tasks and ensure CRM data is regularly updated.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and wider teams to maximise conversions and pipeline growth.

Time & Product Management

• Prioritise workload efficiently and meet daily/weekly activity targets.
• Build knowledge of the products and services offered (full training provided).

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Experience using CRM systems (HubSpot desirable).
• Understanding of lead qualification
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a Sales, BDR or Telemarketing role.
• Familiarity with finance/ERP software (training provided).
• Confident using LinkedIn for lead generation.
• Understanding of marketing and campaign follow‑up.
• Proactive, motivated and target‑driven.

Benefits

• Excellent working environment
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Casual dress (uniform provided)
• 23 days holiday + additional days for length of service
• Early finish twice a month on Fridays
• Birthday off
• Additional personal day
• Company pension
• Healthcare cash plan (including wellbeing support, discounts & EAP)
• Life insurance
• Free flu jabs
• Paid volunteer time

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