Business Development Executive

Permanent

Based in Edinburgh (office based)

£30,000 - £35,000 plus bonus

Full Time

Tony Alan Recruitment currently has an exciting job opportunity for a Research & Lead Administrator to join a leading and growing business based in the Edinburgh area on a permanent contract.

This is for a detail-driven Researcher Administrator to help grow the customer base by identifying, validating, and profiling potential B2B prospects. You’ll gather accurate company information, verify key contacts, and uncover insights into logistics, manufacturing, or supply-chain processes to support the Sales and Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential customer organisations through online research and industry sources.
• Assess prospect suitability based on manufacturing, logistics, export or distribution activity.
• Verify company details (size, sector, location) and source accurate decision-maker contact info through using phone and digital methods.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Marketing to prioritise targets.
• Support campaigns with well-researched prospect lists.
• Produce regular reports summarising new leads, verified contacts, and market insights.

Key Requirements:

• Strong online research and analytical abilities.
• Experience in lead generation, data verification, or business research.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, curious, methodical, energetic and persistent.
• Works independently and meets deadlines.
• Competent with CRM systems, Excel, and research tools.
• Understanding of GDPR and ethical data practices.
• Experience in B2B

If you feel that you would be suitable for this position, then please apply with your CV.

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Due to the high number of CV’s we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.