Business Development Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid - office and remote working)
Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum + commission/bonus (depending on experience)

The Role

We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and driving revenue growth across our waste management services.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility between working from home and our Nottingham office.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and referrals
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients
Conduct client meetings (virtual and face-to-face) to understand needs and present tailored solutions
Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and presentations
Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet and exceed sales targets
Maintain accurate records of sales activity using CRM systems
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients
Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and sustainability developmentsKey Requirements

Previous experience in a sales, business development, or account management role (B2B experience preferred)
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating new business
Ability to manage a sales pipeline and work towards targets
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed