Business Development Executive; B2B

Business Development Executive - NI & UK

We are working with a progressive, solutions-focused organisation operating within a technical and project-led sector across Northern Ireland and mainland UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Executive to support further expansion.

This opportunity will suit an ambitious sales professional who enjoys building long-term partnerships, identifying new revenue streams, and working cross-functionally to deliver value-led solutions to customers.

Reporting into the commercial leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the company's presence across multiple territories. The position combines proactive new business generation with strategic account growth, ensuring consistent and sustainable revenue development.

This is a field-based role involving regular travel and a structured, target-focused approach to managing customer relationships.

• Develop and implement territory plans to drive new client acquisition
• Build, manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts
• Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings aligned with agreed growth objectives
• Represent the organisation at trade shows, client briefings and industry forums
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify commercial opportunities
• Maintain detailed pipeline reporting and activity tracking via CRM systems
• Liaise closely with internal technical and operational teams to deliver tailored solutions
• Support continuous enhancement of sales processes and customer engagement practices

• Background in sales, business development or account management
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Well organised, self‑motivated and capable of managing a regional territory
• Proficient in CRM platforms and standard business software
• Willingness to travel across NI and the wider UK
• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Experience with in a technical, industrial or project-based environment
• Exposure to working alongside engineering or operations teams
• Understanding of solution-based or consultative sales approaches

• Attractive base salary of £28,000 - £34,000 with performance-related incentives and progression opportunities
• Clear progression pathway within a growing organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Pension contribution scheme
• Health & wellbeing support initiatives
• Early finish at the end of the working week