At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and build relationships in the occupational health sector.
- Company: Leading provider of occupational health services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, career progression, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a growing team where your ideas are valued and success is recognised.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development or sales, excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Business Development Executive
Location
Leeds (Office Based)
Salary
£30,000-£40,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Our client is a leading provider of occupational health, occupational hygiene, and compliance services, helping organisations create safer, healthier workplaces across the UK.
As they continue to grow, we’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join their Leeds-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and making a tangible impact within a growing business operating in the occupational health and hygiene sector.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving new business across our portfolio of occupational health and occupational hygiene services.
You’ll identify prospective clients, develop strong relationships with decision-makers, and work closely with our technical teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs.
You’ll be responsible for generating new opportunities while nurturing long-term partnerships across industries including manufacturing, construction, engineering, logistics, utilities, and the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK.
- Generate leads through proactive outbound activity, networking, referrals, and market research.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers including Health & Safety Managers, Operations Directors, and Procurement teams.
- Manage the full sales process from initial contact through to proposal and contract award.
- Collaborate with internal occupational health and occupational hygiene specialists to develop bespoke client solutions.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and presentations.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM software.
- Meet and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs.
- Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
- Stay informed on industry trends, legislation, and market developments affecting workplace health and compliance.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, self-motivated, and passionate about developing business in a consultative environment.
You’ll ideally have
- Experience in business development, sales, or account management within a B2B environment.
- Experience selling occupational health, occupational hygiene, health & safety, compliance, environmental, or technical services is highly desirable.
- A proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify customer needs.
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- A proactive, resilient, and results‑focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence (desirable).
What We Offer
- Salary of £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience.
- Performance-related bonus/commission.
- Career progression within a growing national business.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Pension scheme.
- Holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
Why Join?
Our client is committed to helping businesses protect their people through expert occupational health and occupational hygiene services.
Our growth is driven by quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships.
You’ll be joining a business where your ideas are valued, your success is recognised, and your career can develop alongside ours.
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