Business Development Executive; B2B

Position Overview

Parker Hannifin is looking for a high‑calibre Business Development Lead to accelerate growth through strategic, hunter‑led B2B sales.

• Identify, shape, and win new business opportunities across target markets and customers
• Build a strong, high‑quality pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and market insight
• Lead strategic B2B sales opportunities from first engagement to commercial close
• Build trusted relationships with key decision‑makers and influencers
• Grow existing accounts by identifying further commercial potential
• Partner with internal teams to develop compelling customer solutions, proposals, and responses
• Use CRM tools and market intelligence to drive disciplined, focused growth

• Proven success in business development, B2B sales, or strategic account growth
• A track record of winning new business and converting opportunities into revenue
• Experience managing longer, consultative sales cycles
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to position value credibly
• Excellent relationship‑building, influencing, and communication skills
• Confidence working across complex stakeholder environments
• Strong CRM capability, with experience using tools such as Salesforce, Hub Spot, or Dynamics
• A proactive, resilient, and results‑driven approach

• A strategic, high‑impact role with clear visibility
• The opportunity to shape and win meaningful new business
• A global brand with strong technical credibility and market presence
• A collaborative environment where commercial success is supported cross‑functionally
• Real scope to grow your career in a respected, performance‑driven organisation

• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service‑related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on‑site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on‑site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.