Business Development Executive
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 + uncapped commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Business Development Executive – About our client:
Our client is a growing business within the electronic components sector, supporting manufacturers with sourcing, pricing, and inventory solutions. With a strong and expanding pipeline of leads, they are investing in their sales function and looking for a driven individual to help convert interest into tangible opportunities. This is an exciting time to join a close-knit team where you’ll gain exposure across the full sales cycle and have the autonomy to make a real impact.
Business Development Executive – Details:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Office-based role in Letchworth Garden City
Uncapped commission structure based on performance (GP)
29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Private healthcare and life insurance
Pension scheme
Full training and ongoing support
Friendly, sociable team environment, within a dog-friendly office.
Business Development Executive – Responsibilities:
Qualifying inbound leads and converting them into RFQs, meetings, and new business opportunities
Proactively reaching out to manufacturers to identify key decision-makers within purchasing/procurement
Managing a busy inbox, responding to quote requests and customer queries
Sourcing pricing, requesting product information, and preparing quotations
Building relationships with OEMs and suppliers to obtain accurate and competitive pricing
Generating new opportunities through outbound activity including calls, emails, and LinkedIn
Supporting with consignment opportunities and excess inventory solutions
Working closely with the wider sales team to maximise revenue opportunities
Business Development Executive – What We’re Looking For:
Essential: Background in electrical/electronic components, either in a sales capacity or as a buyer within an OEM environment
Previous experience in a sales or business development role (telesales experience desirable)
Confident communicator, comfortable with high-volume outbound calling
Proven track record of converting leads into opportunities
Resilient, proactive, and target-driven with a “hunter” mentality
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
Experience using LinkedIn for prospecting and lead generation is beneficial
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