Business Development Executive

Job Description:

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