Business Development Executive (Oil / Fuel Industry )

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Company car

Company benefits

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Carlisle is seeking a Business Development Executive to win new business and build a client portfolio across Cumbria. This field-based role offers a company car, commission structure and clear opportunities to progress.

You will leverage at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, strong communication, and relationship-building skills, plus a full UK driving licence, with full training provided on products and the fuel industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years B2B sales experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and build your own customer portfolio across Cumbria.
• Identify sales opportunities and grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.
• Manage customer relationships, meetings, and sales activity using CRM software.
• Work towards sales targets and represent the business at customer meetings and industry events.
• Monday - Friday role with a company car and commission structure.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Job description

Business Development Executive (Oil / Fuel Industry )

£28,000 - £35,000 (£45,000+ OTE) + Commission Structure + Company Car + Company Benefits + Training + Progression

Carlisle (Cumbria Patch)

Established in the mid-1960s, this well-established UK fuel distributor supplies heating oil, commercial fuels, lubricants, and related products to domestic, agricultural, and industrial customers across Scotland and parts of England. With over 50 years of experience, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability, rapid response, and customer-focused service, supporting homes, local authorities, and businesses with essential fuel solutions year-round.

In this role, you will focus on winning new business and developing customer accounts across Cumbria, building your own portfolio and driving sales growth, with full training provided on the company's products and the fuel industry.

The role would suit a B2B Sales professional with at least 2 years' experience, looking for a field-based role with a company car, commission, and the opportunity to grow their own customer base.

The Role:

• Develop new business and build your own customer portfolio across Cumbria
• Identify sales opportunities and grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling
• Manage customer relationships, meetings, and sales activity using CRM software
• Work towards sales targets and represent the business at customer meetings and industry events
• Monday - Friday role with a company car and commission structure

The Person:

• Minimum of 2 years' B2B sales experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Commutable to Carlisle

Reference: BBBH28127

Business Development, BDM, Sales, Executive, B2B, Account Management, Commercial, Fuel, Oil, Commercial Fuels, Lubricants, Carlisle, Cumbria, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven, Keswick

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.