Sales Development Executive

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization in Nottingham is seeking a motivated sales professional to drive new business and support growth in the Business Development team. The role offers a competitive starting salary of approximately £30k plus an OTE of £5k, along with 25 days of holiday, health insurance, and more. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales or business development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, telesales, or business development.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage pipelines and maintain accurate data.

Responsibilities

• Contact prospective clients and book appointments.
• Qualify leads for maximized conversion.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a motivated, confident and target-driven sales professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful professional services organisation during a period of continued expansion.

You’ll play a key part in driving new business opportunities, building a healthy pipeline and supporting the growth of the wider Business Development team.

There is an excellent remuneration package on offer including a starting salary of c£30k plus c£5k OTE, 25 days holiday plus stats, health insurance plus more!

• Contact prospective clients to introduce services and book high-quality business appointments
• Qualify leads thoroughly to maximise conversion and support the handover process
• Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all pipeline activity is logged and updated promptly
• Conduct research to identify new target audiences and follow up on marketing and networking activity
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers to share insights, identify opportunities and support growth targets

Skills & Experience

• Experience in sales, telesales or business development
• Communication and active listening skills, with the confidence to influence and build rapport
• Organised, with the ability to manage pipelines and maintain accurate data
• Resilient, tenacious and motivated by achieving targets and positive outcomes
• Confident working independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.