At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth by building relationships and providing solutions to customers' industrial challenges.
- Company: Join BPX, a leading distributor in factory automation with a passion for technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31+ days annual leave, free parking, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Ready to turn conversations into commercial wins? Want to build relationships that genuinely help customers solve industrial challenges? Looking for a role where your energy, initiative and technical curiosity can make a real impact? We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our busy team in New Basford, Nottingham (NG5 1EA) and help drive ambitious growth across our exciting engineering and automation portfolio.
Hours of Work: full time
Business Development Executive Duties:
- You will deliver sales growth by developing both new and existing business within your defined geographical area.
- Using a consultative approach, you'll identify opportunities, build trust with customers, manufacturers and colleagues, and present solutions that add clear value to customers' industrial control and automation needs.
- You’ll balance prospecting with nurturing existing accounts, maintain a strong local presence at the BPX branch, and support marketing activities such as campaigns, promotions and events.
- Above all, you’ll commit to ongoing learning and development—growing both your technical knowledge and your commercial capability.
Business Development Executive Requirements:
- Proven B2B sales experience, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market.
- A track record of driving growth through new and existing accounts and partnerships.
- Familiarity with the relationships and market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors and customers.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with excellent communication and teamworking ability.
- Organised and customer-centric, able to prioritise effectively and present practical, value-led solutions.
Business Development Executive Benefits (Salary):
- Competitive salary (details to be discussed at interview).
- Permanent role with full-time hours, based in New Basford (NG5 1EA).
- Minimum 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
- Free onsite parking and cycle 2 work scheme.
- Training and development opportunities, plus an Employee Assistance Programme.
Meet the Organisation: For 60 years, BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as a leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components—delivering everything from computers to connectors, robots to relays and more. With 180+ people across 15 UK & Ireland locations, we provide local service with a national reach, supported by a passion for technology and a commitment to customer service. We're a strategic partner to market-leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more—helping customers choose and use the right solutions through technical support and trusted relationships.
If you think you are suitable for this Business Development Executive role, please apply now! Take the next step in your sales career—bring your high energy, sharpen your consultative approach, and help grow a business that truly cares about customers and continuous improvement.
No Agencies, please.
Business Development Executive in Arnold employer: BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd
BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leicester where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a minimum of 31 days annual leave and ample training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to meaningful solutions for our customers. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values trust and relationship-building in the B2B sector.
Contact Details:
BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd Recruitment Team
