We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and forward-thinking business for a Business Development Executive to join their Specification Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and engaging with key decision-makers. The successful business development executive will play a key role in developing new business opportunities, maintaining client engagement, and supporting the wider sales and marketing function.
Working closely with internal teams, you will help build and manage a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach, relationship management, and meeting coordination.
What’s on Offer:
Location:Hawkhurst
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify and engage with new prospects through phone calls, email, LinkedIn and other outreach methods
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
Arrange and coordinate one-to-one meetings with contractors, developers and technical stakeholders
Identify project opportunities and support the development of the sales pipeline
Manage meeting scheduling, confirmations and pre-meeting preparation
Follow up on leads generated through marketing campaigns and events
Support the coordination and management of client events and attendance
Maintain accurate CRM records including client interactions, meeting outcomes and prospect statuses
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to support business growth initiatives
Carry out focused outreach activities and lead follow-ups to maximise opportunities
Provide updates and reports on client activity and engagement
Support incoming calls and additional duties where required
Skills, Experience and Training Requirements
Previous experience within business development, sales, customer engagement, or appointment setting
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records
Self-motivated with strong time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team
Professional and proactive approach to work
Experience within a commercial or B2B environment would be advantageous
Our Ideal Candidate
A proactive and driven individual with a positive attitude
Friendly, personable, and confident communicating with clients
Organised and capable of managing a busy and varied workload
Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities
A strong team player who enjoys contributing to wider business success
Passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering results
How to Apply
If you are a motivated business development professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV for further information.
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