Business Development Sales Executive

Major Recruitment Norwich; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Sales Executive for a full-time position in Norwich. The role involves engaging with a portfolio of existing accounts and developing new business through proactive phone-based sales. Candidates should have a strong interest in technology and proven B2B sales experience. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in B2B sales or business development would be ideal.
• Proactive, personable, and confident in cold calling and phone-based sales.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and keep customers engaged.

Responsibilities

• Re-engaging a portfolio of 800+ current accounts.
• Handling new business development and identifying fresh opportunities.
• Navigating gatekeepers to reach decision-makers.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Confidence in cold calling

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Overview

Business Development Sales Executive

Location: Norwich, Norfolk.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm (1 hour lunch).

Basic Salary: up to 30,000 p.a. (depending on experience). Annual Profit Share.

Our client is a market-leading test equipment supplier, known for being in the premier league in their sector. They are looking for a target-driven Business Development Sales Executive to join their team in Norwich.

The role will be telephone-based, selling a wide range of technology test equipment products to trade and industry, sourced from leading manufacturers and their in-house calibration and repair services, reawakening old clients and generating new ones. They have a broad customer base ranging from small local electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical companies.

You'll be joining a dynamic technology industry that is competitive, social, and successful. The Company believes their people are their greatest and most valuable asset!

Responsibilities

• Re-engaging a portfolio of 800+ current accounts — most have used the service in the past year, with opportunity to win more back.
• Working with warm B2B leads to re-ignite interest and build long-term relationships.
• Handling new business development, identifying fresh opportunities and opening doors with potential customers.
• Following standard operating procedures and being fully compliant with company processes; attention to detail is key.
• Navigating gatekeepers with ease, using your communication skills to reach decision-makers.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in B2B sales or business development would be ideal.
• Proactive, personable, and confident in cold calling and phone-based sales.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and keep customers engaged.
• Comfortable working within a technical/engineering sector; they don't need to be an expert, but will need to be keen to learn.
• A structured, process-led mindset with an understanding of compliance and procedures.

Training and Support

Upon joining, you will have full training on their product range, and your journey will be fully supported and guided in your role by a Senior Manager.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the Technology Industry, a proven track record in converting warm sales leads, and be confident, tenacious, and comfortable in cold calling potential new customers — happiest selling over the phone.

If you have the right experience and a passion that fits our client's team, we'd love to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step in your career - apply now!

Please contact our office on (phone number removed) or email Louisa Coggs at (url removed).

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.