Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a well-established business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield to recruit an ambitious Business Development Executive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to developing its people. Whether you're already working in business development or have gained experience in a sales or customer-facing role and are looking to take the next step, this position offers a structured career path with genuine progression opportunities.

You'll receive full support, ongoing training and the chance to develop into a Business Development Manager as your experience grows.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities while developing strong relationships with both new and existing customers.

Key responsibilities include:

Identifying and generating new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking and customer visits.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
Preparing quotations and supporting customers throughout the sales process.
Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions.
Managing your own sales pipeline and contributing towards revenue growth.
Working closely with internal teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
Following up enquiries and identifying opportunities to maximise business.
Working towards sales targets while delivering outstanding customer service.
About You

We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, drive and a genuine passion for sales.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience in a sales, business development or customer-facing position.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A desire to build a long-term career within business development.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally where required.

If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Attitude, ambition and the willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.

What's on Offer?

Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
Attractive bonus scheme with excellent earning potential.
Clear progression into a Business Development Manager role.
Ongoing training and professional development.
24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Option to purchase additional annual leave.
Life assurance and wellbeing support.
A supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine long-term career prospects.
Why Apply?

This is more than just another sales role. You'll be joining a business that believes in investing in its people, promoting from within and providing the support needed to build a successful career.

If you're ambitious, commercially driven and looking for an opportunity where your hard work is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jade Sheldon for a confidential discussion at (url removed)