Business Development

Excellent Sales Executive Opportunity in Central Newcastle! Hybrid!

We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded Sales Executive to join our first‑class client in Newcastle. As a Business Development Executive for my client, the role is primarily desk‑based, focused on driving growth across the customer base. The BDE will play a key role in supporting revenue generation, customer retention, and new business acquisition—particularly within Tier 3 accounts. The role supports the wider commercial team and works closely with the Business Development Manager (BDM), including occasional client visits to build relationships and support deal progression.

• Basic Salary package of Circa £36k base per annum
• Bonus scheme applicable; on target earnings should equate to an extra £8k per annum. (Potentially more! there are numerous ways to make commission! OTE is £45k for this role.)
• Working hand in hand with a BDM for business who travels and completes visits; this role is to compliment the BDM.
• Monday–Friday working hours, hybrid working, 3 days office, 2 days home.
• Office location is Central Newcastle.
• Limited travel; sales is done via telephone and email. Occasional client retention visits etc.
• Opportunity to drive the business forward, working closely with Director, Head of Sales and wider team in an exciting period for the business.
• Opportunity to join a business that is actively investing for the future.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Genuine training and development opportunities.
• Excellent team/company dynamic built on an excellent culture.
• Clear career progression path.

Our client is an excellent business situated within the Environmental sector. They are going strength to strength and the culture is genuinely first‑class. This is a unique opportunity for a current SDR, Sales Exec, BDE or BDM looking to move into a more office‑based sales role. This is a hugely rewarding role with tremendous reward for success.

• Proactively generate new business opportunities, with a strong focus on Tier 3 “hunting” activity.
• Support the management and growth of existing customer accounts across all tiers through high‑quality service delivery.
• Act as a primary point of contact for nominated customers, ensuring strong relationship management.
• Provide desk‑based sales support while accompanying the BDM on selected client visits when required.
• Handle inbound and outbound sales activity, including lead generation, follow‑ups, and pipeline management.
• Ensure all customer interactions are accurate, compliant, and commercially sound.
• Process and fulfill customer orders efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints promptly, escalating where necessary.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, presentations, and contracts for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Increase both existing and new business sales.
• Champion and be involved in compliance & SHE initiatives.

• Proven track record in a commercial, telesales, or desk‑based sales environment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• High level of organisation and administrative capability.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to commute to Central Newcastle 3 days a week.
• Extremely comfortable outbound calling.
• Any experience within Haulage, Transport, Environmental services, recycling or similar industries would be beneficial but not essential.