Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive
Location: Leicestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
  Pension scheme
  25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  Training and career development
  Supportive team environment

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their growing team.

Working within a technical manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in internal or external sales who has an interest in the manufacturing sector and enjoys building strong commercial relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
Identifying and developing new business opportunities within target markets
Managing sales enquiries and converting opportunities into orders
Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers
Preparing quotations and following up with prospective clients
Working closely with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met
Attending customer meetings where required to support business development activity
Maintaining accurate records of sales activity and updating internal systems
Supporting the wider sales and commercial team to achieve growth targets

You will ideally have:
Previous experience within internal sales, field sales, or business development
An interest in the manufacturing or engineering sector
Ideally experience within injection moulding, plastics, or a similar manufacturing environment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A self-motivated approach with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence using IT systems, email and sales databases
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience and potential
Opportunity to work with a well-established manufacturing business
A varied and rewarding role within a growing commercial team
Long-term career progression opportunities