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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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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