Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive | South West Full UK driving licence required I'm currently exclusively recruiting on behalf of my client for a Business Development Executive to join their growing environmental and industrial services business. This is a genuine new business / hunter role for someone who enjoys opening doors, winning new accounts and building long-term customer relationships. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities across the South West, developing relationships with key decision makers and converting prospects into long-term customers.

Initially, the focus will be on road sweeping and tanker services, with the opportunity to develop into a wider range of environmental services as your experience grows. You'll work closely with the Business Development Manager and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities Generate new business through cold calling, networking, lead generation, referrals and proactive prospecting Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline Arrange and attend customer meetings across the South West Develop relationships with Site Managers, Buyers, Procurement Teams and key decision makers Prepare quotations and commercial proposals Negotiate and convert new business opportunities Work towards ambitious sales and growth targets Maintain accurate sales activity through the CRM Support the transition of new customers into the operational teams Remain a key commercial contact for your customers What My Client Is Looking For You'll ideally have previous experience in business development or sales, but above all, they're looking for someone with a genuine passion for winning new business.

You'll be:
Commercially driven A confident communicator Proactive and target driven Resilient and determined Comfortable with outbound sales and face-to-face meetings Organised and self-motivated Competitive and ambitious Professional and positive A strong team player

Experience with in waste management, environmental services, construction, drainage, plant hire, facilities management or other industrial service sectors would be advantageous. CRM experience and knowledge of road sweeping, tanker services or waste operations would also be beneficial. Sector experience isn't essential — the right attitude, sales ability and hunger to win new business are. Interested? If you're an experienced salesperson or Business Development Executive looking for a genuine opportunity to win new business, build your earnings and develop your career, I'd love to hear from you.

Message me directly or send me your CV for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide further information about the opportunity and my client. Please note you must have the right to work in the UK