Business Development Executive Lead

UKSE Group; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

UKSE Group is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to drive growth across the water, wastewater, power and energy-from-waste sectors in the UK. The role involves meeting clients, generating leads and developing long-term relationships with contractors, utilities and engineering businesses.

You will attend industry events, identify opportunities, and work with our operational teams to support client requirements and business growth across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales or account management, ideally within engineering, recruitment, utilities or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and direct client engagement.
• Arrange and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective and existing clients.
• Represent UKSE at industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, utilities and engineering businesses.
• Identify upcoming projects and opportunities for labour supply and engineering services.
• Follow up on leads, develop new accounts and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Work closely with our operational teams to support client requirements and business growth.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Networking

Prospecting

Communication

Travel

Job description

We're Hiring – Business Development Executive

Join a Growing Engineering Services Business!

UKSE Group Limited is looking for a motivated, proactive and commercially driven Business Development Executive to support our continued growth across the water, wastewater, power and energy-from-waste sectors throughout the UK.

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting out into the industry, meeting people, building relationships and creating new business opportunities.

This is a hands-on business development role, ideal for someone who is confident approaching prospective clients, generating leads and developing long-term working relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and direct client engagement.
• Arrange and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective and existing clients.
• Represent UKSE at industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, utilities and engineering businesses.
• Identify upcoming projects and opportunities for our labour supply and engineering services.
• Follow up on leads, develop new accounts and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Work closely with our operational teams to support client requirements and business growth.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in business development, sales or account management, ideally within engineering, recruitment, utilities or infrastructure.
• A confident, outgoing individual who enjoys meeting clients and developing new relationships.
• A proactive approach to prospecting, cold calling and generating new business.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
• A self-motivated and organised individual who is comfortable managing their own diary and client visits.
• A willingness to travel throughout the UK to meet clients and attend industry events.
• Knowledge of the water, wastewater, power or energy-from-waste sectors would be advantageous.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious engineering services business.
• A varied, client-facing role with the freedom to develop new opportunities.
• Support from an experienced management and operational team.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Location: UK-wide, with regular client visits and travel required.

If you're a natural relationship builder who enjoys getting out, meeting clients and winning new business, we'd love to hear from you!