New Business Development

New Business Development Executive

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 basic + Comms and other benefits

Location: Huddersfield (Hybrid)

Reports To: Sales Director

Role Overview

The New Business Development Executive is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities to support company growth. This role focuses on prospecting, lead generation, relationship building, and converting prospects into long-term clients.

The ideal candidate is commercially driven, confident communicating with decision-makers, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities through research, networking, and outbound activity
• Generate and qualify leads via calls, emails, LinkedIn, events, and referrals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients
• Arrange and conduct sales meetings, presentations, and product/service demonstrations
• Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions
• Prepare and deliver proposals, quotations, and tenders
• Negotiate terms and close new business deals
• Accurately record activity and update the CRM system
• Work closely with marketing and account management teams to maximise opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
• Meet or exceed individual and team sales targets

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience in a sales or business development role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
• Confident using CRM systems and MS Office
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Experience in B2B sale

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