Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive Location: Bourne End Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 basic, plus commission potential up to an additional £60,000 About the Role A growing business in the technical sales sector is looking to add a Business Development Executive to its commercial team. This person will be responsible for generating new sales opportunities and developing cross-sell activities into an established customer base. The position is primarily telephone-based (around 90%), but includes occasional face-to-face meetings and attendance at international tradeshows. You'll join a small, collaborative team reporting directly to the Commercial Director, in a company known for a friendly atmosphere and strong employee retention. Responsibilities Identify and target new customer accounts to grow business revenueDevelop and deliver tailored sales pitchesManage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing dealsMaintain and grow relationships with existing clients, seeking opportunities to introduce additional productsPrepare sales quotations in multiple currencies, requiring confident numeracy skillsAttend trade exhibitions and customer meetings, including occasional overseas travelKeep accurate records in CRM systems and produce reports as needed Benefits Bonus potential up to £60,000 on top of base salaryCompany mobile phoneCompany pension schemeRelaxing office location near the River Thames23 days' holiday in the first year, increasing by 1 day annually to a maximum of 30High-quality sales training and mentoringSupportive, good-humoured team culture with low staff turnover Requirements Essential: At least 2 years' experience in a technical sales or B2B sales roleA degree (ideally 2:1 or above) in a scientific discipline, given the highly technical nature of discussions with clientsExcellent written and spoken EnglishComfortable working with MS Word and MS ExcelFull UK driving licenceStrong numeracy skills (GCSE Maths grade C or above, or equivalent) - candidates will complete a short numeracy exercise during the hiring processMust live within commuting distance of Bourne End (SL8 5DT) or be willing to relocate Preferred: Knowledge of the medical or healthcare industryExperience using CRM softwareA non-English European language would be an advantage Interviews will take place over three stages, including an initial phone conversation, on-site interviews with practical exercises, and a final meeting with senior management.
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