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Red Kite Recruitment Group
Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £28,000 - 33,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Red Kite Recruitment Group
- Closes
- 04 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A BACKGROUND IN OUTBOUND TELESALES OR FIELD-BASED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO WORK IN A PURELY NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE
JOB TITLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
SALARY: £28-33,000 + £11-12,000 Commission (uncapped) OTE, £4,800 car allowance or car, pension, mobile, laptop
LOCATION/PATCH: Bedford and surrounding area
PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser
ROLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
You will focus on driving SME new business in manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors. You will generate your own leads by cold calling on phone and in person. This dynamic, field-based role is perfect for a confident, driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, building relationships and winning deals
You will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with regional and local accounts.
Build strong client relationships through field-based sales activities.
Achieve structured sales targets by securing contracted/managed service deals.
EXPERIENCE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
You will have experience in sales in any background other than retail or sales where the customer comes to you, and a willingness to cold call for new business
You may have worked in a sales role in 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.
A valid UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be covering East London Area.
This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career with excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment. If you’re a driven sales professional with a strong track record, we welcome applicants from any relevant industry background.
PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser
Ad ID: 5416901446
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