Business Development Executive - Industry

RVT Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

2 Annual Volunteering days

Free Friday Lunch

Job summary

RVT Group is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to drive outbound outreach and generate qualified leads for the Estimating Team. This fully office-based role focuses on opening doors, not closing deals, with a strong emphasis on research, relationship-building, and professional communication.

You will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, helping to build a pipeline and support project opportunities across sectors such as Power, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and

Qualifications

• Experience in researching and outbound calling to identify new business opportunities.
• Ability to build rapport and establish relationships with professionals.
• Strong communication skills and resilience to meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Make 10–25 outbound calls per day to industry professionals.
• Speak with around 10 decision-makers per day.
• Build relationships by asking targeted questions to uncover needs.
• Research and source new contacts using LinkedIn and other tools.
• Identify upcoming projects and where we can support clients on site.
• Secure high-quality leads and arrange meetings for the Estimating Team.
• Work towards KPIs and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Outbound calling

Relationship building

Lead generation

Research skills

Communication

Persistence

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Industry team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys researching, outbound calling, and is motivated by uncovering new business opportunities.

You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our prospective clients, creating qualified leads and booking meaningful meetings for our Estimating Team.

Please note the following:

• This is not a closing/sales role; your success comes from opening doors, not closing deals.
• This is a fully office‑based role, not hybrid.
• A great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, structure, and high-quality customer interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making 10–25 outbound calls per day to professionals such as Site Managers, Project Managers, QS Managers, Estimators, Pre‑Construction teams, Buyers and H&S leads within the Industry sector, covering Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Renewables and more.
• Speaking with around 10 decision‑makers per day once settled into the role.
• Building strong relationships by asking smart, targeted questions.
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to research and source new contacts.
• Tracking down upcoming projects and identifying where we can support clients on site.
• Securing high‑quality leads and arranging meetings for our Estimating Team.
• Working towards KPIs and contributing positively to a collaborative, values‑driven team culture.
• Previous experience in researching, outbound calling, business development or a sales environment.
• Confident, articulate and clear speaking voice with the ability to create rapport quickly.
• Resilience, persistence and a proactive attitude. Patience as you grow your network and contacts.
• Smart, professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Prepared and well‑researched, someone who takes initiative.
• Strong work ethic.

How Success Is Measured

• Quality of meaningful conversations concluded daily.
• Growth of contacts and relationships within target companies.
• Quality and volume of meetings booked and enquiries generated.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs for OTE.
• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.
• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.
• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.
• Private Healthcare - Availableafter successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Program Line.
• 2 Annual Volunteering days.
• Free Friday Lunch.
• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.