Business Development Executive

Description

Business Development / Appointment Setter

Manchester - Office Based

£30,000 Starting Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A well-established consultancy business based in Manchester is looking to hire a driven Business Development / Appointment Setter to join their growing commercial team.

The company works with organisations across a range of industries and helps them plan and manage major business projects. Your role will be to speak with senior decision-makers, introduce the company's services, and secure meetings for the consulting team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building conversations over the phone, asking the right questions, and creating new opportunities.

The Role

Your main focus will be to generate meetings with senior decision-makers by engaging businesses that may benefit from the company's consultancy services.

Responsibilities include:

Speaking with senior leaders and decision-makers

Introducing the company's services and value proposition

Booking qualified meetings for the senior team

Building relationships and identifying opportunities

Following up with leads generated through marketing and research

Maintaining a consistent pipeline of opportunities Targets are realistic and focused on quality conversations rather than high-volume scripted calling.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with the right mindset and work ethic.

You will ideally be:

Confident and comfortable speaking on the phone

Curious and good at asking questions

Tenacious and resilient

Motivated by success and progression

Able to hold professional conversations with senior people

Self-driven with a strong work ethic This role is not suited to script-based call centre selling — the company values people who can think on their feet and build genuine conversations.

Experience

Previous sales, recruitment, or business development experience is preferred

Experience speaking to decision-makers is beneficial

Industry experience is not essential Attitude and communication ability are more important than background.

Salary & Benefits

Starting salary around £30,000

Performance-related annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Clear earning progression for strong performers High performers in the role can see significant salary growth over time.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

This role is primarily office-based as the team works closely together and supports each other's success.

This position would suit someone who enjoys opening conversations, developing opportunities, and building relationships with senior professionals.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.

Interested?

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