Newman Stewart Ltd

Business Development Executive Up to 35,000 + Bonus + Benefits (Dependent upon experience) Yorkshire Our Client Our client is an established and growing engineering business, supplying specialist fabricated and engineered solutions into demanding industrial environments. The company supports customers operating within production and processing sectors, delivering engineered solutions for complex and technically challenging applications. Continued growth has created the requirement to strengthen front-end business development activity within the food and drink sector. The Role The Business Development Executive will support the generation of new business opportunities, undertaking proactive outbound activity to identify, engage and qualify prospective customers. This will include researching target organisations, making initial contact via phone, email and LinkedIn (including the use of Sales Navigator), and securing introductory meetings. The Business Development Executive will play an important role in supporting a consistent flow of early-stage opportunities into the sales pipeline. The role will involve gathering initial commercial and contextual information, maintaining accurate records of activity and contacts, and supporting structured follow-up and management of qualified leads. The ideal candidate will bring experience in a business development, internal sales or lead generation role and be comfortable undertaking proactive, phone-based outbound activity. They will be an organised and resilient individual, capable of building relationships and trust with prospective customers, managing activity levels, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively within a structured sales environment. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in business development within a supportive engineering environment. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

Business Development Manager DOE Merseyside Our Client Our client is an award-winning family run construction business based in Merseyside. They support housing associations, outsourced service providers, insurers and domestic customers with emergency and planned repair and maintenance services. Having achieved consistent year-on-year growth and with recent investment secured to support further expansion, the company is now poised to scale its operations across new sectors and geographical regions. The Role This newly created position represents a critical hire for the organisation as it enters its next phase of strategic growth. The Business Development Manager will take ownership of defining a clear sales strategy, aimed at strengthening the company's position within the social housing market and accessing new framework opportunities in sectors such as education, local authorities, prisons, and retail. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities. This will involve building and managing a robust sales pipeline, proactively engaging new and existing clients, and developing tailored solutions that deliver long-term value for both the business and its customers. The role requires a dynamic and driven individual with a commercial mindset and a proven track record in sales or business development, ideally with a background within construction, building or facilities management sectors. A strong understanding of framework agreements, public sector procurement, and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence decision-makers. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Business Development Manager will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions from sales to service delivery, maintaining positive client relationships and contributing to the company's reputation for professionalism and quality. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial sales professional to join a fast-paced, high-growth organisation and make a significant impact on their next phase of development. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact John Pease in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.