Job Details
Job Title:
Business Development Executive
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£25K-£30K
Location:
Office-based (Shrivenham area)
Overview
A long-established technical solutions provider, operating across the UK and Ireland since the 1970s, is seeking a Business Development Executive to join its expanding sales function. The organisation supports clients in both public and private sectors, supplying specialist monitoring equipment used to safeguard employee health and track environmental conditions. Customers range from SMEs through to major global brands, with applications spanning construction, offshore industries, motorsport, heritage sites, and more.
This office-based position focuses on promoting a diverse portfolio of technical monitoring instruments, including gas detection, air quality solutions and fit-testing equipment. Working as part of a collaborative sales team, the successful candidate will play a central role in driving growth-generating new opportunities, qualifying and nurturing leads, and managing all inbound sales enquiries with professionalism.
The role offers a blend of strategic business development and hands-on sales activity. The successful applicant will enjoy a fast-paced, friendly working environment and will have opportunities to represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences throughout the year. Full product training will be provided and expanded over time with ongoing support from the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Business Development Executive will:
Contribute to the overall success of the sales team in meeting targets and company objectives
Achieve profitable sales growth across assigned product categories
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within designated customer accounts
Develop tailored sales pitches and propositions for specific industry sectors
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with organisations not currently engaged
Manage and track the customer pipeline to support accurate marketing and performance reporting
Work closely with the marketing team to align activity with sales objectives
Provide regular updates and insight to senior leadership where required
Attend team meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and highlight best practice
Collaborate effectively with internal departments to ensure excellent customer experience
Support and train team members where necessary
Complete administrative tasks promptly and accurately
Undertake additional duties as required
Represent the business at UK and Ireland exhibitions and trade events
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A genuine interest in technical or value-added sales
Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field
Confidence using CRM systems and sales software
Previous experience working with technical products (desirable)
A proactive and results-driven mentality
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Confident telephone sales skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to the needs of the business
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with prospects
An active interest in self-learning and staying informed about industry developments
High attention to detail
Ability to multitask effectively
A collaborative approach, with a positive contribution to team and industry professionalism
A strong ethical approach to sales, ensuring solutions suit customer needs
Competence with Microsoft Office tools (experience with SAP or similar systems is beneficial but not essential)
Benefits
The role offers a competitive basic salary with OTE potential, company laptop and mobile phone, expense account, and 20 days annual leave (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays and a company Christmas shutdown. Additional benefits include pension scheme, life assurance, private health care, wellbeing initiatives, and regular company-funded social events.
Working Hours
Full-time:
Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00
Friday: 08:30-16:00
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