Business Development Executive

Leicester (Narborough)

Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience) + Commission

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a sales whiz with a knack for generating new business?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join our growing Commercial team based in Narborough, Leicester. Working alongside dedicated recruiters, you will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving company growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy sales, networking, and building lasting business relationships, then this role is for you!

Essential:

• Previous experience within business development, telesales, or a similar role
• Confident in generating new business through outbound sales activity and networking
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to manage and build long-term client relationships

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM systems
• Experience within recruitment or B2B sales
• Proactive and flexible approach to work

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, social media outreach, and lead generation activity
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts to maximise repeat business opportunities
• Follow up warm leads and convert enquiries into new business opportunities
• Attend client meetings and site visits to build strong relationships and understand hiring requirements
• Work closely alongside recruiters to identify opportunities within existing and prospective clients
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive business development activity
• Represent the business professionally at networking events and industry meetings
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions within the CRM system

• Be a motivated and target-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Be confident working independently as well as part of a team
• Be willing to travel for client visits when required