Sales and Business Development Executive

Do you thrive on building relationships with customers? Are you looking for a role where your initiative, communication skills, and results really matter? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

About the Role:

Our client, a growing company in the construction, civil engineering, and plant hire sector, is looking for a commercially minded, self-motivated Sales & Business Development Executive to join their team. This is a hands-on role combining proactive sales with operational support, helping to grow the customer base and increase sales revenue. Benefits:

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon (Office-based) Salary: £30 - £40,000 DOE

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and send quotes, proposals, and agreements Qualify opportunities and contact prospects via phone, email, and Linked In Maintain CRM with activity, feedback, and pipeline forecasts Follow up leads and close deals to meet targets Support marketing initiatives, including email campaigns and lead generation projects Work with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery Provide holiday cover for the sales and operations team, including admin, order processing, invoicing, and liaising with yard/logistics staff Requirements:
Proven experience in sales support or account management (B2B essential) Experience in the construction or plant hire sector highly desirable Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Confidence in outbound sales, cold calling, and lead follow-up Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven Proactive, flexible attitude with willingness to assist across the business

Experience with Linked In, Mailchimp, Excel, and CRM platforms (Sage desirable) If this sounds like you, please apply today!