Business Development Executive-12 month FTC

James Fisher and Sons plc; Seething; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Safety and innovation impact

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities, build client partnerships, and expand our market presence. The role blends outreach with strategic bid development, delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

You’ll travel when required, work hybrid in Seething/Norwich, and partner with internal teams to convert leads into sustainable growth within the Blue Economy markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or a similar role.
• Good understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries from receipt through to quotation, proactive follow-up, and successful order conversion, ensuring a professional and responsive customer experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, overseas offices, and internal stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and long-term business growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, industry engagement, and lead generation activities.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate compelling proposals and commercial offers that align with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Accurately maintain customer, sales, and opportunity data within company systems, ensuring records are up to date and reliable.
• Support the development and delivery of business development strategies while maintaining strong commercial awareness and adherence to company processes.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences, enhancing brand awareness and generating new business leads.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales knowledge

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Diploma in business

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma in business

Job description

About the Role

Business Development Executive
Full-time, 12 month fixed term
Seething, Norwich - Hybrid

The Role:

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities, develop strong client partnerships, and help expand our market presence. You'll work closely with prospective and existing customers to understand their needs and deliver solutions that add real value.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent negotiation and presentation skills, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business. A proactive approach, commercial awareness, and a willingness to travel when required are essential for success in this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage enquiries from receipt through to quotation, proactive follow-up, and successful order conversion, ensuring a professional and responsive customer experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, overseas offices, and internal stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and long-term business growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, industry engagement, and lead generation activities.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate compelling proposals and commercial offers that align with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Accurately maintain customer, sales, and opportunity data within company systems, ensuring records are up to date and reliable.
• Support the development and delivery of business development strategies while maintaining strong commercial awareness and adherence to company processes.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences, enhancing brand awareness and generating new business leads.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in business development or a similar role.
• Good understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Technical certification or diploma in business administration, sales, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport. You can find out more about Maritime transport here

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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.