Business Development Executive

Position: Business Development Executive (Permanent)
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