Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Hull – office based, with flexibility to travel

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependant on experience

(OTE £70,000 - £100,000)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time

An established business in Hull is looking for a Business Development Executive to play a pivotal role in growing and strengthening its client portfolio.

This is a great fit for a dynamic, relationship-driven individual who can identify and secure new business opportunities while building lasting partnerships with existing clients. You'll have real scope to make an impact, in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering strategies to grow the client base, identifying opportunities and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders


• Understanding client needs and recommending solutions that align with the business's offering


• Building and maintaining a strong network of industry contacts to raise the company's visibility and reputation in the marketplace


• Working proactively to identify new markets and growth opportunities


• Maintaining excellent relationships with existing clients, whilst having a strong focus on new business and customer service


• Working closely with wider teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded, creating a seamless handover from sales to service delivery


• Keeping on top of industry trends and competitor activity to sharpen strategy and maintain a competitive edge


• Leading the development of compelling proposals that clearly articulate value and showcase the benefits of the company's solutions


• Identify and pursue bid and tender opportunities

What they're looking for:

• A proven track record in business development and account management, ideally within a fast-paced engineering or construction environment


• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels, backed by excellent communication and influencing skills


• A strategic, commercially minded approach, with the ability to spot growth opportunities and turn them into actionable plans


• Solid commercial acumen with experience across the full sales cycle


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities


• Flexibility to travel nationally as and when required

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.