Business Development executive

Description

Business Development Executive

Leicester, LE3 – 100% office based

£26,000 - £27,000 per annum + performance-based bonuses

Full time, permanent | Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking independent technology business, is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic sales professional who thrives on building relationships over the phone and converting opportunities into results. You’ll spend around 80% of your time making outbound calls to warm and cold prospects, identifying needs, presenting solutions, and booking appointments for the wider sales team.

The company is collaborative, innovative and committed to supporting the growth and development of its people – if you want to be part of a team where your contribution really counts, this is the role for you!

Key responsibilities:

Make outbound calls to both warm and cold leads to generate new business opportunities

Build rapport quickly, identify client needs, and present tailored solutions

Book qualified appointments for the field sales team and Directors

Maintain accurate records of all activity within the CRM system

Follow up on leads generated from marketing campaigns and networking events

Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity and revenue targets

Support the sales team with proposals and administrative tasks as required

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 1 year experience in outbound B2B sales or telesales (essential)

Confident and professional phone manner with excellent communication skills

Resilient, self-motivated and target-driven

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Experience using a CRM system would be beneficial

If you’re enthusiastic, results-focused, and enjoy the buzz of phone-based sales, this role offers the chance to join a friendly, ambitious team with great earning potential

Ad ID: 5416951706