Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Newbury

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to play a key role in driving the company’s growth. This position is pivotal in developing and maintaining a strong portfolio of customer accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering a consistently high standard of service.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to align sales activity with the company’s short- and long-term objectives, while building lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, commercially curious, and driven to succeed in a dynamic sales environment.

Job Details

• Salary: Competitive, with commission and incentives
• Holidays: 25 days per year
• Working Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a profitable customer portfolio through ethical and effective sales methods
• Gain a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements
• Respond to and follow up on sales enquiries using appropriate sales techniques
• Procure products in line with customer needs and company guidelines
• Work closely with internal teams to optimise service quality, business growth, and customer satisfaction
• Resolve issues with customers and suppliers, including financial matters, in a collaborative manner
• Attend and present at customer meetings, representing the company professionally at all times
• Identify, analyse, and report on market and customer trends
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities
• Present and promote the company to prospective customers in a professional manner
• Monitor competitor activity and gather relevant market intelligence
• Liaise with global business units to maximise overall sales opportunities
• Ensure all sales administration is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain and regularly update the customer database
• Conduct and report on account planning strategies when required
• Attend industry events and functions when required

Key Skills & Attributes

• Communication Skills: Clear, confident, and persuasive communication
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with customers and colleagues
• Negotiation Skills: Capable of securing mutually beneficial agreements
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving challenges and customer concerns
• Time Management: Effective at managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to change in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
• Customer Focus: Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences
• Resilience: Positive, determined, and motivated attitude
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess trends, data, and performance to support decision-making

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a resilient, curious, and motivated individual with a strong desire to succeed and earn. Previous sales experience is not essential—what matters most is your drive, proactive attitude, and willingness to learn and develop within a business development role.