Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dartford
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Business Development Executive
Dartford, Kent | Full Time | Office Based
£30,000 - £32,0000 + Bonus + Commission
Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join a growing team within the industrial sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, relationship building and outbound calling, and who wants to play a key role in generating new opportunities for a successful sales and estimating function.
This is not a traditional closing sales role. Your job is to identify the right people, start meaningful conversations, uncover opportunities and arrange quality appointments for the wider team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Making targeted outbound calls to prospective clients and decision-makers
Researching companies, contacts and upcoming projects using LinkedIn and other tools
Identifying potential opportunities where the business can support clients
Building relationships and developing a strong network of industry contacts
Asking intelligent, targeted questions to understand potential requirements
Generating high-quality leads and booking appointments for the Estimating Team
Keeping accurate records of conversations, contacts and opportunities
Working towards agreed KPIs while contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment
Essential Skillset
Previous experience in outbound calling, business development, lead generation, telesales or a similar role
Confident, articulate and professional telephone manner
Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to new contacts
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Resilient and persistent, with the ability to handle rejection positively
Strong research skills with a proactive and inquisitive approach
Organised, motivated and able to work towards targets
Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop and succeed
Package
£30,000–£32,000 basic salary
Bonus + commission
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Fully office-based role in Dartford
23 days' annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service