Business Development executive

  • Precision People
  • City, Manchester
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Business Development Executive
Manchester (Office-based)
£30,000

About the Company
A growing and well-established consultancy operating within the commercial property and workplace sector. The business supports organisations with strategic decisions around their workspace, including relocation, design, and optimisation.
With a strong pipeline of inbound interest and investment in data and technology, they are now expanding their team to capitalise on new opportunities and drive further growth.

The Role
This is a high-activity, phone-based position focused on identifying and qualifying new business opportunities.
You will work through a mix of warm leads, inbound enquiries, and data-driven prospects to establish whether there is a potential opportunity. The role is purely focused on opening conversations and qualifying interest, before passing opportunities on to the senior team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Make high volumes of outbound calls to targeted prospects
  • Work through a mix of:
    • Pre-qualified leads
    • Website enquiries
    • Data-driven prospect lists
  • Identify potential opportunities by understanding:
    • Current situation
    • Future plans and timelines
  • Qualifying and passing lead to senior team members for conversion
  • Maintain accurate records of activity and outcomes
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience in:
    • Telesales, OR
    • Call centre / high-volume outbound environment
  • Comfortable making consistent outbound calls daily
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly engage prospects
  • Confident, resilient, and able to handle direct conversations
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify potential opportunities
  • Self-motivated and proactive approach
Key Traits
  • High energy and a driven mindset
  • Resilient and target-oriented
  • Curious and inquisitive
  • Confident on the phone
  • Able to build rapport quickly
Additional Information
  • This is a newly created role with an opportunity to develop
  • Office-based role in Manchester
  • Focus is on lead generation rather than closing sales
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate
  • The interview process includes telephone and face-to-face interviews.
About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.

Interested?

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