Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Were recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking business in Newton Aycliffe who is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team on a maternity cover basis.
This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to support the generation of enquiries, bookings, and engagement across a portfolio of safety, compliance, and consultancy services.
Working as part of a collaborative team, youll be a key point of contact for both new and existing customers; building relationships and converting interest into business opportunities through effective communication and targeted outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
Achieve sales targets and KPIs as part of the business development team
Engage with customers via marketing campaigns, website enquiries, events, and inbound calls
Follow up on leads to generate interest, meetings, and bookings
Manage and maintain accurate CRM records
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Support targeted outreach through research and customer profiling
Follow up on campaigns, webinars, and promotional activity
Support customers through consultative conversations to identify suitable courses and consultancy services
Collaborate with internal teams on product knowledge and customer needs
Use social media (in line with policy) to support engagement and lead generation
Attend events, exhibitions, and conferences when required
Assist with reporting, administration, and team sales activities
What Were Looking For:
Experience in a business development, sales, or customer-facing role
Proven ability to meet KPIs and targets
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident handling customer conversations and objections
Experience using CRM systems (desirable)
Ability to prioritise workload xcswzye effectively
Willingness to attend occasional events and travel
Understanding of science, technology, or COMAH/regulated sectors (Desirable)
Whats on Offer
Salary £30,000 £33,000 (DOE), maternity cover contract
Hybrid working (4 days per week in the Newton Aycliffe office)
28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme (6% employee contribution), life assurance, and optional private healthcare
Bonus scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and recognition awards
Company events and gym discount
To submit your CV, please press apply or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further information.