Sales Executive Business Development Manager

Business Development Executive | Sales Executive | Hybrid – Milton Keynes
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 basic + commission

Contract:

Permanent, full-time

Location:

Milton Keynes (3 days office-based, 2 days working from home)
Eligibility:
Must have the right to work in the UK – no visa sponsorship available

The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing energy, sustainability, and building compliance consultancy that delivers highly valued services across the built environment sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a natural salesperson who enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and promoting services that genuinely make a difference.
This role would suit someone who is commercially driven, confident in conversations, and motivated by achieving and exceeding sales targets — with the opportunity to earn commission on top of a competitive basic salary.
No previous experience in construction or compliance is required, but a genuine interest in buildings, sustainability, and building compliance is essential.

The Role – Business Development Executive
As a Business Development Executive / Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective clients, and promoting a suite of market-leading services.

Key responsibilities include:

Proactively generating new business through outbound sales activity
Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
Promoting and selling consultancy services within the building and property sector
Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to conversion
Working towards and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs
Updating CRM systems and providing accurate sales reporting
This role operates on a hybrid working model, with three days per week based in the Milton Keynes office and two days working from home.

What We’re Looking For
A confident, outgoing sales-focused individual with a natural ability to build rapport
Strong motivation to achieve targets and earn commission
Interest or passion for buildings, sustainability, or building compliance
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven
Ability to work in the UK with no visa sponsorship required

Why Apply?
Basic salary £26,000 – £28,000 plus commission
Hybrid working arrangement
Clear opportunity to develop a long-term sales career
Join a growing consultancy with a strong reputation and genuinely valuable services
Supportive environment with training provided

To apply , contact Matt at Zest4

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