Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Runcorn up to 33,000 OTE

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a Business Development Executive to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some sales, telesales or client-facing experience who is looking to build a long-term career in Business Development. You’ll receive structured training, hands-on mentoring and a clear progression path towards a Business Development Manager position.

The Role

Working alongside the Business Development Manager, you will:

* Generate and qualify new leads through calls, LinkedIn and email

* Research prospects and target accounts

* Arrange meetings and site visits

* Maintain and develop the CRM and sales pipeline

* Support proposals, quotations and tenders

* Follow up warm leads and build client relationships

* Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full sales cycle

* Gradually take ownership of your own opportunities

What’s on Offer

* £30,000–£33,000 realistic first-year OTE

* Competitive base salary plus commission

* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Full training, coaching and mentoring

* Clear progression towards Business Development Manager

* Exposure to the complete sales process

* Supportive and close-knit working environment

Skills required:

The ideal candidate will have some experience in sales, telesales, lead generation or a client-facing role, along with:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* A confident and professional telephone manner

* Strong organisational skills

* A proactive, driven and positive attitude

* A genuine ambition to develop a career in Business Development

Experience within Facilities Management, Construction, Property, Maintenance or Electrical services would be advantageous but is not essential.

For further information about this opportunity please call Maddie at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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