Business Development Executive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive to join a growing highly specialised chemical manufacturing company with a presence across the UK and Ireland, responsible for generating new business opportunities through outbound sales activity. This role focuses on identifying and engaging prospective customers, securing sales appointments, maintaining client relationships, and working closely with internal teams to convert enquiries into successful business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct professional outbound telesales calls to targeted prospects and key accounts to generate leads, secure appointments, and identify new business opportunities. • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business and reactivate previous accounts. • Develop a strong understanding of the company’s product range to provide relevant solutions and engage customers effectively. • Work alongside the internal sales team to prepare accurate quotations and respond promptly to customer enquiries. • Maintain accurate customer records, call notes, and sales activity updates using the Pipedrive CRM system. • Monitor sales activity against targets and contribute towards continuous improvement of business development processes. The ideal candidate would have: • Previous experience in a telesales, lead generation, business development, or similar sales-focused role. • A confident and professional approach when communicating with customers over the telephone. • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence potential clients. • A resilient and motivated attitude with the ability to handle rejection and remain focused on achieving results. • Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities. • Experience working with CRM systems and telephone-based sales tools. The ideal candidate must have: • Proven experience within a sales, telesales, or business development environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • A proactive approach with the drive to identify and convert new business opportunities. • The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.