Business Development Executive

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based near Bury St. Edmunds, with our client who is a is a specialist distributor providing high-quality technical and industrial solutions to end users and trade customers across the UK and Europe.

This is a pure business development role with a primary focus on winning new customers and driving revenue growth. This person will be responsible for identifying, targeting, and converting high-value prospects, building a strong pipeline, and closing new business across assigned territories.

This is a hunter role ideal for someone who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and consistently turning cold opportunities into long-term customers.

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager

• Identify, target, and win new customers within assigned territories
• Drive consistent new business revenue through proactive outbound activity
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
• Generate and develop a strong pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, networking, and events
• Qualify and prioritise high-value opportunities to maximise conversion
• Deliver tailored, solution-led proposals, presentations, and pitches
• Negotiate and close deals to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Develop and execute structured territory plans for market penetration
• Attend industry events and exhibitions to generate new business opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce) and provide reliable pipeline forecasting
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights
• Work closely with marketing and internal teams to support lead generation and onboarding
• Ensure smooth handover of new customers to account management teams

Requirements of a Business Development Manager

• Proven success in a B2B new business development / hunter sales role
• Understanding of Electronics or Manufacturing environments
• Understanding of Pharma, Chemicals or Clean Rooms
• Strong track record of winning new customers and exceeding targets
• Confident in cold prospecting and self-generating leads
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Highly driven, resilient, and results-focused mindset
• Strong pipeline management and forecasting ability
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe

Candidates must have a British passport for this opportunity

Please apply below if you are interested in this position.