Business Development Executive

Are you confident, outgoing, and motivated by achieving results?
Do you perform at your best in a fast-paced, target-focused sales environment?
Ready to take the next step in your sales career with a growing, award-winning organisation?

Gillespie Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an award-winning company based in County Durham as they continue to expand due to sustained business success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive to join a progressive company that invests in its people and recognises achievement.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in supporting business growth across County Durham and beyond. This B2B sales position involves managing existing client accounts while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities.

You will focus on building long-term customer relationships, uncovering new market potential, and delivering a seamless customer experience from initial enquiry through to order fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and developing new market sectors to generate B2B sales opportunities

• Making outbound sales calls and following up on inbound and warm leads

• Delivering outstanding customer service to both prospective and existing clients

• Preparing accurate quotations and processing customer orders

• Handling proformas, invoices, and general account enquiries

• Coordinating with production and dispatch teams to ensure on-time delivery

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to encourage repeat business

• Achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

• Distributing marketing materials and arranging replacement parts when required

About You

We are looking for a motivated and personable sales professional with proven experience in B2B sales. You will be commercially aware, target-driven, and confident in developing lasting client partnerships.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable success within a B2B sales or Business Development role

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive mindset

• Excellent organisation and time management abilities

• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and achieving sales growth

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time Sales Executive position

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Early finish every Friday

• Competitive quarterly and annual bonus schemes

• Simply Health membership

• Bike to Work scheme

• Opportunity to join an award-winning and supportive team environment

If you are an enthusiastic Sales Executive or Business Development professional looking for a new opportunity in County Durham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the team at Gillespie Recruitment to find out more about this exciting Business Development Executive role.

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