New Business Development Executive
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 basic + Comms and other benefits
Location: Huddersfield (Hybrid)
Reports To: Sales Director
Role Overview
The New Business Development Executive is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities to support company growth. This role focuses on prospecting, lead generation, relationship building, and converting prospects into long-term clients.
The ideal candidate is commercially driven, confident communicating with decision‑makers, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and target new business opportunities through research, networking, and outbound activity
Generate and qualify leads via calls, emails, LinkedIn, events, and referrals
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients
Arrange and conduct sales meetings, presentations, and product/service demonstrations
Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions
Prepare and deliver proposals, quotations, and tenders
Negotiate terms and close new business deals
Accurately record activity and update the CRM system
Work closely with marketing and account management teams to maximise opportunities
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
Meet or exceed individual and team sales targets
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven experience in a sales or business development role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport and influence decision‑makers
Self‑motivated with a results‑driven mindset
Confident using CRM systems and MS Office
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
Experience in B2B sale
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