Business Development Executive

Description

Business Development Executive- £28-£30k plus annual bonus

Location: Preston, UK (Office-based)

Reporting to: General Manager

About Our Client

A leading UK distribution company, supplying a wide range of industrial consumable products to a diverse customer base in the manufacturing sector. With a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for a Business Development Executive to help expand into new markets and strengthen position.

The Role

This is your chance to take ownership of new business development and play a key role in shaping the growth strategy. You’ll be identifying opportunities, building lasting customer relationships, and driving revenue across existing and emerging markets. If you’ve got a strong sales mindset, thrive on challenge, and love the buzz of winning new business — I want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Driving new business opportunities across existing divisions, new territories, and fresh markets.

Re-engaging lapsed customers and turning prospects into long-term partners.

Being the go-to person for incoming enquiries (phone, email, web, social) — always delivering top-class customer service.

Managing online enquiries, web orders, and cash sales, turning them into genuine opportunities.

Following up on quotes promptly and effectively to secure business.

Meeting and exceeding revenue, profit, and activity-based targets.

Working closely with the sales and marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns.

Conducting customer-led market research and competitor analysis to shape strategy and identify opportunities.

Maintaining accurate records in CRM/ERP systems to ensure data-driven decision-making.

Representing the brand with energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Contributing ideas to help improve processes, save time, and increase efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in sales, account management and/or business development, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Strong background in customer service within a busy sales office.

Confident IT skills — especially Excel, MS Office, and CRM systems.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Self-motivated, target-driven, and hungry for results.

Professional, well-presented, and always customer-focused.

Why You’ll Love It

Be part of a growing, ambitious business with exciting opportunities ahead.

A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.

A role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.

Competitive package + long-term career progression.

What’s in It for You?

Salary Circa £28-£30k plus bonus and you will only be working 4.5 days a week!!

A supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is encouraged

A collaborative team that pulls together to get the job done

Good working hours and a strong work-life balance (8am – 4:15pm Monday – Thursday and 8am – 1pm Friday- sometimes sooner!)

Holidays 25 plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum

Free parking and monthly Butty Friday (yes, breakfast is on our client)

Regular team socials and company events

Access to a company-wide bonus scheme

Ready to bring your energy, ideas, and sales drive to a role where you can really make your mark? Apply today for a role that offers genuine career prospects.

Please send your up to date CV to Victoria: or call me on (phone number removed) for more information

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