Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
Location: Paignton
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Business Development Executive to help expand their customer base and drive new business opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and converting opportunities into long-term customers.

The Role
This is a proactive business development position focused on generating new business through outbound sales activity, developing relationships with prospective clients and preparing high-quality tender submissions.
You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline and working closely with internal teams to secure new contracts.

If you enjoy speaking with people, are commercially minded and thrive in a target-driven environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive outbound telephone calls, email campaigns and networking.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers across a range of industries.
• Arrange appointments and meetings with prospective clients.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit high-quality tender responses and commercial proposals.
• Follow up quotations and tenders to maximise conversion rates.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to deliver tailored customer solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of all activity within the CRM system.
• Achieve agreed business development targets and contribute to the company's growth strategy.

About You
We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in Business Development, Sales Executive, Internal Sales or B2B Sales.
• Confidence making outbound calls and generating new business.
• A proactive, resilient and results-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
• A high standard of written communication, with experience preparing tenders, quotations or commercial proposals being highly desirable.
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in driving growth and developing long-term customer relationships.

Cooper Golding is acting as an Employment agency for the purposes of this role.