Business Development Lead

Red Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Lead in Banbury to drive outbound sales and provide exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong sales skills and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a salary of £28,000 plus commission, and includes opportunities for professional development and career progression. Candidates must be adaptable and possess a proven sales background, preferably in B2B markets. Office hours are Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive Holiday

Opportunity for personal and professional progression

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Existing sales skills to navigate through the sales process.
• Experience in consultative outbound telephone sales.
• Background in B2B sales is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound telephone sales to businesses.
• Book appointments with potential clients.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service via calls and emails.
• Achieve sales targets effectively.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Good sales skills

Proven record in B2B market

Ability to adapt to changes

Excellent telephone manner

Job description

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Business Development Lead in Banbury to join our client, a premier contact centre outsourcing business, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its clients.

This role is perfect for someone with existing sales skills who wants to learn and develop in a professional business setting.

The role will involve outbound calling businesses from various industries, looking to navigate them through the sales process with professional and persuasive sales skills.

Benefits and Package for Business Development Lead

• Salary: £28,000 + uncapped commission
• Hours: Monday - Friday, Office Hours
• Contract: Temporary (during probation) - to Permanent
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
• Competitive Holiday
• Opportunity to progress personally and professionally
• Achievable targets

Key Responsibilities of Business Development Lead

• Making consultative outbound telephone sales to businesses.
• Appointment booking.
• Working with customers to get them the best sales outcome for themselves.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all our customers via telephone calls and emails.
• Achieving optimum sales targets.

Key Skills and Experience of Business Development Lead

• Excellent listening skills are essential.
• Good sales skills and a sales background are needed.
• A proven record of accomplishment within the B2B market is preferable.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the working environment.
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to be persuasive whilst remaining professional is required.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and are interested in the position, please apply now!

Red Recruitment (Agency)