Business Development Executive- Luton

Wireless CCTV; Caddington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Caddington is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive sales and engage with key clients across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, a business-related degree, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a starting salary of £27,000, increasing to £30,000 after six months, with an attractive bonus structure and a strong focus on personal development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental plans

Commission structure with OTEs of £8,000 upwards

Continuous support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or business development role.
• High level of spoken communication.
• Confidence in cold calling and handling multiple calls.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and identify upcoming projects.
• Build rapport within the customer base.
• Develop extensive knowledge of the sector and products.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Cold calling

KPI awareness

Competitive nature

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive - Luton

Wireless CCTV (WCCTV), founded in 2001, are established as the leading provider for rapidly deployable mobile surveillance systems. We work towards an elite, exemplary standard in the Technology industry with multiple Awards and accreditations, ensuring everything we do ties into our core values of Quality, Innovation, and being Customer First. In 2021, Private Equity Firm LDC made a substantial investment in WCCTV. This investment has allowed us to rapidly scale and grow in the UK and establish a larger presence and explore new opportunities within the US and the AI/5G technology field. Most recently, WCCTV were ranked in the Independents E2E Technology 100 list as one of the UK's Fastest Growing Tech Companies. This year, we were also awarded the BVCA Vision 2024 Awards for Growth, Competitiveness, Innovation and ESG Performance since our recent private equity backing. We are proud of these awards to demonstrate our commitment to expanding across the global tech landscape, and continuing to invest in our people.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business within your sector and be aware of upcoming projects.
• Work with top businesses and exciting clients across the construction, demolition, water, energy and rail sector.
• Build rapport within your customer base to establish needs, determine decision-makers and present how WCCTV's products and services can support their requirements.
• Arrange well-qualified appointments with the decision-makers for our account managers to close the deal.
• Continuously develop your company, product, sector and competitor knowledge — become an expert in your field.
• Generate calls in excess of 70+ per day with a minimum of 90 minutes call time per day to create a lasting impression.

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Person spec

• Experience in a sales or business development role: if you have started a career in sales or are looking to explore something new, this could be a great opportunity.
• Bachelors degree in a business-related field.
• Experience working with KPIs or towards targets.
• A high level of spoken communication.
• Confidence in cold calling and handling a high number of outbound/inbound calls each day.
• You are passionate and competitive — sales isn't always easy, so with the right passion to succeed and competitive nature, you will thrive in this role.
• Strong money-motivation: you will work with key account managers to generate revenue for WCCTV, and in return you will earn commission/bonuses on each meeting you schedule or deal secured.
• You are coachable and solution-focused: we will coach, develop and mentor you, but we are looking for someone who can think independently and find profitable outcomes for clients.

What's on offer?

• Starting salary of £27,000 increasing to £30,000 after 6 months (successful probation).
• Bonus and commission structure with OTEs of £8,000 upwards — be rewarded for your hard work.
• Private Equity backed employer with continuous support and development throughout your career — we invest in you.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and dental plan schemes to support wellness and mental health care.

Why Join?

• Learning and Development: You will join a growing office with one-to-one development opportunities and a close-knit team to grow quickly and learn from the best.
• Growth: The company has experienced rapid growth over the past 12 months, with opportunities for progression.
• Support: Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, with like-minded professionals pursuing shared goals.

WCCTV is an equal opportunities employer, inviting applications from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity in our workforce