Regional Business Development Executive

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Business Development Executive in the South East region. This full-time, permanent role requires a minimum of one year in business development, excellent communication, and relationship management skills. The successful candidate will develop customer connections to maximize sales and profitability, backed by a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and a company car.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in business development or field sales.
• Confident in building relationships and exceeding sales targets.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets.
• Manage customer activity using the CRM system.
• Plan and prepare visits to customers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance service.
• Maintain communication with suppliers.

Skills

Business development experience

Product knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Time management

CRM proficiency

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Executive - Godstone

Our client is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional with a passion for building strong commercial relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and exceeding revenue targets. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth and profitability across a defined regional area, representing a well-established organisation with a broad product portfolio.

What s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Location: Field-based across the South East region
• Salary: £45,000 p/a + company car
• Comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers to maximise sales and profitability.
• Operate within a designated region to achieve sales and gross profit targets across the full product range.
• Use the Group s CRM system to manage customer activity, schedule visits, and report on opportunities and market conditions.
• Plan and prepare customer visits to ensure maximum return from each call.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers to stay informed on product developments and identify potential opportunities.
• Ensure all CRM records and reporting are accurate, timely, and up to date.
• Actively promote the company s values and vision in all interactions.
• Take a proactive approach to health and safety, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Support business improvement initiatives and share insights to drive growth.

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or field sales (minimum 1 year).
• Strong product knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Confident working independently with good time management and planning abilities.
• Competent in CRM and general administrative processes.
• Minimum GCSEs (grade C or above) in Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A motivated, target-driven individual with a passion for sales and customer service.
• Professional and personable, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Someone who takes pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Organised, adaptable, and eager to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• A confident communicator who can represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and enthusiasm for this type of role, we would really like to hear from you. Apply directly through this advert with your CV.

We are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.