Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Thornbury, Bristol
Salary: £27,450 - £29,000 (OTE circa £33,000)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to join a growing organisation within the water hygiene and compliance sector.

This role is ideal for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and providing exceptional customer service. You will play a key part in supporting the company's continued growth by managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations, following up on opportunities, and developing strong relationships with both new and existing clients.

Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will receive full technical training, enabling you to develop specialist knowledge and build a rewarding career within a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and follow up customer quotations.
• Manage incoming sales enquiries from new and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Generate new business opportunities and maximise quote conversion rates.
• Execute sales processes accurately and efficiently.
• Provide a professional and positive customer experience.
• Learn and apply industry-specific compliance knowledge.
• Balance sales generation activities with essential administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support business objectives.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, ambitious, and commercially driven.
• Comfortable speaking with customers over the phone.
• Naturally relationship-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Solution-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Eager to learn new industries and develop specialist expertise.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' B2B sales experience.
• Proven track record of generating and winning business.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Educated to post-16 level (essential).
• Degree qualified (desirable).

Benefits

• Salary of £27,450 - £29,000 depending on experience.
• OTE of approximately £33,000 per annum.
• Company profit-related bonus scheme.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy-back scheme.
• Full technical and professional training provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am - 5:00pm).
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.