Omega is working with a leading engineering components supplier, seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their established team in Jarrow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation recognised for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service across a wide range of industries.
Responsibilities – Business Development Executive
* Potentialise, prioritise and proactively maximise all sales opportunities within an assigned UK territory, managing a large B2B customer portfolio.
* Win new business and grow existing revenue streams through effective telesales and strong key account management.
* Use questioning and listening techniques to understand customer applications, ensuring effective cross‑selling and up‑selling across multiple product lines.
* Build and develop long‑term customer relationships through regular proactive communication.
* Prepare and follow up sales quotations for customers, prospects and leads, working closely with Key Account Managers to support conversion.
* Carry out proactive outbound sales activity including telemarketing campaigns, cold calling, reactivation of lapsed accounts and follow‑up of new leads.
* Operate in line with internal policies covering pricing, order entry, lead times and call quality procedures.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and internal departments to support customer needs.
* Maintain accurate customer and sales activity records using the CRM system.
* Participate in team meetings, briefings and ongoing communication with team leaders.
* Engage positively in team projects and initiatives to support continuous improvement.
* Take part in regular training and development sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
* Provide additional support to colleagues and the wider team when required.
Requirements – Business Development Executive
* Proven experience in B2B sales or telesales.
* Experience working within a commercial, target‑driven environment.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify cross‑selling opportunities.
* Self‑motivated, resilient and able to deliver against agreed targets.
* Highly organised with strong time management skills.
* Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to change.
* A collaborative team player.
* Minimum A‑Level standard of education.
* Experience of OEM markets – desirable.
* Manufacturing industry knowledge – desirable.
Benefits – Business Development Executive
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
* Life assurance – 4x annual salary.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Cycle to work scheme.
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