Business Development Executive (HF1364238)

Flourish; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & support

Rewards for effort

Job summary

Flour in Portsmouth is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our growing shipping and logistics team. This is an excellent entry point into a high-earning sales career with no prior experience required.

You will own the full sales cycle from first contact to closing deals, build long-term client relationships, and receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. A driving licence is a plus as is a proactive, target-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Confident and clear communicator with good listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and nurture client relationships.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and reaching out to new business prospects
• Building strong relationships with potential and existing clients
• Managing the full sales process from lead generation to close
• Understanding client needs and presenting tailored logistics solutions
• Negotiating and closing deals with confidence
• Maintaining accurate records of your activity and pipeline
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Resilient

Time management

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing shipping and logistics business in Portsmouth that is looking to bring in an Business Development Executive to join their team.

This is a fantastic entry point into a high earning sales career. No previous experience is required. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and drive to succeed.

You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from first contact through to closing deals and building long term client relationships.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identifying and reaching out to new business prospects
• Building strong relationships with potential and existing clients
• Managing the full sales process from lead generation to close
• Understanding client needs and presenting tailored logistics solutions
• Negotiating and closing deals with confidence
• Maintaining accurate records of your activity and pipeline
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

What We Are Looking For

• Confident and clear communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills and natural ability to build rapport
• Motivated, target driven, and resilient
• Eager to learn and develop in a sales environment
• Able to manage your own workload and priorities
• Full driving licence is ideal

What You Will Get

• Realistic on target earnings of £35,000 to £45,000
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Full training and ongoing support
• A team environment that rewards effort and success

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.