Sales and Business Development Executive

C&d Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales & Business Development Executive to drive growth and develop new markets in a rapidly evolving company. The ideal candidate will possess a proven sales background, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 with an expected OTE of £50,000 plus benefits. Candidates must have their own transport due to location.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Opportunity for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development.
• Desire to influence and grow a business.
• Collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Identify and develop new market sectors.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Proven experience in sales

Strong communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

IT proficiency (MS Office, CRM)

Job description

Thrive Recruitment Group are working with our client based in Begwary, near Bedford which is located near to Wyboston and St Neots (MK44 postcode area).

Out client is a market leader in sustainable plastic solutions, supplying innovative products across construction, landscaping, equestrian, and industrial sectors. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a proactive and ambitious Sales & Business Development Executive to join their team.

This is a permanent vacancy with our client.

About the role:

This is more than just a sales role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business. Working closely with the Commercial Director/Managing Director and senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth, developing new markets, and influencing product direction. This is a unique chance for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to make a real impact and grow with the company.

• Generate and convert new business opportunities
• Build and nurture strong client relationships
• Identify and develop new market sectors
• Contribute to product development and innovation
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs
• Provide market and competitor insights

There will be direct support from Directors and leadership and real opportunities to grow and progress with a growing business.

About you:

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to influence and grow a business
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset
• IT proficient (MS Office, CRM systems preferred)
• Ideal backgrounds include Internal Sales, Sales Manager, Business Development Executive or Hire Desk Support

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Salary:

Up to £30,000

Expected OTE £50,000 which includes bonus

Private Healthcare

What to expect:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview form one of the Thrive Group Team.
• Our client will then invite successful shortlisted candidates for a Teams Interview
• A 2nd face to face interview will be required dependant on the outcome of the Teams interview

*** Our client is based in a remote location, so candidates will need their own transport to travel to their site ***

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