At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build long-term partnerships in a dynamic market.
- Company: Join BPX, a leading distributor in factory automation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31+ days of leave, training opportunities, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping customers find the right automation solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B sales and strong relationship-building skills required.
Ready to turn leads into long-term partnerships? Hungry to grow sales in a technical, high-impact market? Excited by the chance to help customers choose and use the right automation solutions? We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our busy team in Snailwell (Cambridgeshire, England), where your energy, initiative and consultative sales approach will directly drive growth.
Hours of Work: full time
Business Development Executive Duties:
- You will deliver sales growth across both new and existing business within your defined geographical area.
- You’ll build trust with customers and manufacturers, adopt a consultative approach to recommend solutions for industrial control and automation challenges, and keep close to the local market by maintaining a strong presence in the BPX branch.
- You’ll also support marketing activity (campaigns, promotions and events) and keep developing your technical and commercial knowledge to strengthen both customer outcomes and long-term account performance.
Business Development Executive Requirements:
- Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market.
- Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities across new and existing accounts and partnerships.
- Understanding of the relationships and market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors and customers.
- Strong relationship-building skills with confident communication and genuine teamwork.
- Customer-centric mindset: able to spot challenges, then present practical, value-led solutions.
Business Development Executive Benefits:
- Salary.
- Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
- Access to a training and development platform to support your technical and non-technical growth.
- A friendly and supportive work environment, with real opportunities for career progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme support, plus dress down Fridays.
- Free onsite parking and access to additional benefits including cycle-to-work, holiday options and emergency loans.
Meet the Organisation:
For 60 years, BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components—from computers to connectors, robots to relays and everything in between. With over 180 people across 15 UK & Ireland locations, we provide a local service with national reach. Our mission is simple: help to choose, help to use. As the strategic partner to market-leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, we support thousands of customers with innovative products, solutions and technical support.
If you think you are suitable for this Business Development Executive role, please apply now—don’t just dream about your next challenge; make it happen.
Business Development Executive 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
