Business Development Executive

About the Opportunity

Bolt Technical are recruiting for a Global Excess Executive to join a rapidly growing international business specialising in electronic component sourcing and excess inventory solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual looking to develop their career within sales, business development, or account management. You'll play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, building long-term customer relationships, and helping manufacturers unlock value from excess and surplus electronic component inventory. The business has experienced impressive growth since its launch and now operates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With ambitious expansion plans and a target of reaching £10 million turnover within the next five years, this is an excellent time to join a business where your contribution can directly impact future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through telephone, email, and LinkedIn outreach
• Build strong relationships with buyers, procurement professionals, purchasing managers, and supply chain teams
• Identify opportunities to acquire excess, surplus, and slow-moving electronic component inventory
• Promote consignment stock solutions and value-added services to prospective customers
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities
• Negotiate commercial agreements and inventory acquisition opportunities
• Follow up quotations, enquiries, and leads to maximise conversion rates
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and business activity within internal systems
• Work closely with management to develop target account strategies
• Achieve agreed sales and business development objectives
• Deliver a consultative and professional approach to customer engagement

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience in sales, business development, account management, recruitment, purchasing, procurement, telesales, or another customer-facing role
• Confidence communicating with decision-makers over the phone and via email
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop customer relationships over time
• Experience generating new business through proactive outreach and cold calling
• Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven approach
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Desire to learn, develop, and progress within a growing international business

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
• Full training and ongoing development
• Career progression within a rapidly growing business
• High levels of trust, autonomy, and responsibility
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Exposure to international markets and customers
• Opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans
• Modern office environment in Letchworth Garden City
• Stable and expanding company with long-term career prospects

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