Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

Red Kite Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a Sales Executive / Business Development Manager for a dynamic field role. This position offers high earning potential, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to work in the manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience and a passion for business development.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Car allowance

Pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record against targets in relevant industries.
• Experience selling contracted/managed services preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and secure new business with regional/local accounts.
• Build and maintain client relationships in a field-based sales environment.
• Work towards structured sales targets.

Skills

Relationship Building

Lead Generation

Sales Target Achievement

Job description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WITH HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL AND TRAINING PROVIDED

Job Title: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

Salary Package: 28,000 - 42,000 + 9,000 OTE, 6,000 car allowance, pension, mobile, laptop

Location: Maidstone, Aylesford, and surrounding Kent County

Role Overview:
As a Sales Executive / Business Development Manager, you will spearhead business development efforts, targeting new business in the manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors. You will be the primary driver of lead generation, with some support from the sales team, focusing on regional and local accounts. This fast-paced, target-driven field role requires building strong relationships and closing high-value deals. Key Responsibilities: Proactively generate leads and secure new business with regional and local accounts.
Build and maintain client relationships in a dynamic, field-based sales environment.
Work towards structured sales targets, focusing on contracted/managed services.
Collaborate on structured tender projects within a supportive team.

Candidate Requirements: Proven sales track record against targets in relevant industries, including FM, Facilities Management, Alarm, Laundry, Fire, Merchant Services, FMCG, Washroom, Clinical/Confidential Waste, Shredding, Courier Services, Waste Management, Recycling, Security, Capital Equipment, Outsourcing, Pest Control, Hygiene Services, Textiles, Workwear, Contract Cleaning, Catering, Maintenance Contracts, or Advertising Services.
Demonstrated stability and success in business development, ideally with evidence such as commission slips, performance tables, awards, or a brag file.
Experience selling contracted/managed services (preferred over ad hoc product delivery).
Valid UK driving licence.
Previous job titles may include New Business Sales Executive, Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Manager, or BDM.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and the chance to work in a high-energy, target-driven role. Candidates with a strong business development background from any sector are encouraged to apply.