Business Development Executive

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to support our growth plans at our Leicester branch. The successful candidate will have strong sales experience, be able to identify new business opportunities, and lead growth initiatives within the existing portfolio.

What You Will Do

Deliver sales growth through the development of both new and existing businesses, build trust and develop strong relationships with customers and colleagues, and support marketing activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, be able to drive sales growth opportunities, and have strong relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market
• Drive sales growth opportunities through new and existing accounts/partnerships
• Familiar with the market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors, and customers
• Strong relationship builder, communicator, and team player
• Customer-centric, able to identify challenges and present solutions
• Organised and able to prioritise as required
• Committed to build knowledge across industrial control and automation products
• Familiar with CRM systems and able to produce sales reports

Benefits

• Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Access to our training and development platform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Dress down Fridays
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Opportunities for career progression
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Ability to carry forward unused holiday
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Emergency loans