Business Development Executive

WR Logistics; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Wigan is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their hybrid team. In this role, you'll leverage strong marketing support to identify, nurture, and close new business opportunities. Responsibilities include researching prospects, managing the sales cycle, and preparing proposals. The ideal candidate thrives in building long-term client relationships and has demonstrated success in sales. A competitive package of £50,000 base salary plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role.
• Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new prospects using various tools.
• Qualify leads based on customer criteria.
• Manage the full sales cycle from contact to contract.

Skills

Business acumen

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Job description

Business Development Executive Location : Wigan (Hybrid) Package : £50,000 base + uncapped bonus + full benefits suite

About the Opportunity

Are you driven by winning new business and building meaningful commercial relationships? Our client is expanding their team looking for an ambitious sales professional to help their growth.

You'll be representing a respected fulfilment brand with strong marketing support behind you, allowing you to focus on what you do best - identifying opportunities, nurturing prospects, and closing profitable partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Research and identify new prospects using CRM tools, databases, and social media
• Qualify leads based on budget, authority, need, and timelines
• Make outbound calls and send emails to warm leads and inbound enquiries
• Arrange and conduct discovery calls (phone or online) to understand challenges and propose aligned solutions
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with prospects and clients
• Manage the full sales cycle from first contact through to contract signature
• Support forecasting by maintaining a clean, accurate pipeline
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and commercial agreements
• Handle objections, negotiate pricing and terms, and close new business
• Collaborate with marketing on lead quality …