At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth by building relationships and solving customer challenges.
- Company: Join BPX, a leading distributor in factory automation with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31+ days leave, training opportunities, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Ongoing learning and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role that values your energy and initiative.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience and strong relationship-building skills required.
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: Who We Are and What We Do 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.
Business Development Executive in Derby employer: BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd
At BPX, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Snailwell that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide access to comprehensive training and development platforms, ensuring our team members can thrive in their careers while enjoying a supportive environment with generous benefits like 31 days of annual leave and flexible working options. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our success and the satisfaction of our customers.
Contact Details:
BPX Electro Mechanical Co. Ltd Recruitment Team
