Business Development Executive
Leicester, LE3 – 100% office based
£24,000 – £27,000 per annum + performance-based bonuses (OTE £40,000+)
Full time, permanent | Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (08:45am – 5:15pm)
Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking independent technology business, is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick-start or develop a long-term career in professional B2B sales. The role offers structured support, ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities, with the potential for increased responsibility and significantly higher earnings as you develop within the business.
You will play a key role in driving new business, spending around 80% of your time making outbound calls to warm and cold prospects. You’ll build strong relationships, understand client needs, introduce tailored solutions and book qualified appointments for the wider sales team.
The business is collaborative, innovative and committed to developing its people. If you’re ambitious, motivated and keen to grow within a professional sales environment, this role offers an excellent platform to do so.
Key Responsibilities
Make outbound calls to warm and cold leads to generate new business opportunities
Build rapport quickly, identify client needs and present tailored solutions
Book qualified appointments for the field sales team and Directors
Follow up on leads generated from marketing campaigns and networking activity
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system
Achieve and exceed daily, weekly and monthly activity and revenue targets
Support the wider sales team with proposals and administrative tasks as required
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 18 months’ experience in outbound B2B sales or telesales (essential)
A confident, professional and engaging telephone manner
Strong levels of self-motivation with a goal-driven mindset
Resilient, target-focused and able to work under pressure
Ability to use initiative and work effectively towards targets
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience using a CRM system would be beneficial
If you’re enthusiastic, results-focused and excited by the opportunity to build a career in B2B sales with strong earning potential and progression, this role offers the chance to join a friendly and ambitious team where success is recognised and rewarded