Business development executive

A growing and ambitious organisation is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and driving growth.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will identify and engage prospective clients through outbound activity, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and lead generation campaigns. You'll qualify opportunities, build strong relationships, and help convert leads into long-term business partnerships.

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Bury, Manchester (must be a driver)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

Generate and qualify new business opportunities
Conduct proactive outreach via phone, LinkedIn, and other channels
Follow up on enquiries and leads in a timely manner
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Negotiate and secure profitable business opportunities
Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity
Identify opportunities for additional revenue growth
Monitor market trends and share relevant insights
Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process

Skills and Experience:

Interest in sales, business development, lead generation, or a similar role
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident making outbound calls and engaging new prospects
Excellent listening and fact-finding abilities
Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven
Strong customer service focus and attention to detailHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK