Business Development Executive (Oil / Fuel Industry )

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Commission structure

Company benefits

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Executive for the Oil / Fuel sector in the Cumbria area. This field-based role offers a company car, structured commission, and strong training to help you grow your own customer portfolio across Cumbria.

You will focus on winning new business, building relationships, and driving sales growth while representing the company at industry events. A minimum of 2 years in B2B sales and a Full UK Driving Licence are required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Relationship building

Portfolio ownership

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)

Are you a Business Development Executive or similar with B2B sales experience, looking to join a leading fuel supplier where you can break into the industry through specialist training, take ownership of your own customer portfolio, and maximise your earnings through a competitive commission structure and company car?

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.