Business Development Executive

A growing and ambitious organisation is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and driving growth.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will identify and engage prospective clients through outbound activity, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and lead generation campaigns. You'll qualify opportunities, build strong relationships, and help convert leads into long-term business partnerships.

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Bury, Manchester (must be a driver)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

Generate and qualify new business opportunities

Conduct proactive outreach via phone, LinkedIn, and other channels

Follow up on enquiries and leads in a timely manner

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Negotiate and secure profitable business opportunities

Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity

Identify opportunities for additional revenue growth

Monitor market trends and share relevant insights

Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process

Skills and Experience

Interest in sales, business development, lead generation, or a similar role

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Confident making outbound calls and engaging new prospects

Excellent listening and fact-finding abilities

Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven

Strong customer service focus and attention to detail

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.