New Business Executive
Company Overview
An established and growing business with a commercially focused team, this organisation values strong customer relationships, initiative and a proactive approach to business development. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive office environment while taking ownership of your sales pipeline and developing your career within the business.
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, motivated and commercially minded New Business Executive to join a busy sales team in Southam. Due to the rural location, you must be able to drive. You’ll play a key role in generating new business, connecting with prospective customers and turning conversations into genuine sales opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships rather than following a rigid telesales script. You’ll be encouraged to use your initiative, contribute ideas and develop your own approach to business development. With training, ongoing support and scope to take ownership of your pipeline, this role offers genuine opportunity for professional growth and progression.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Make approximately 60–80 outbound calls each day to prospective customers and generate new business opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with prospective customers by understanding their requirements and identifying suitable opportunities.
- Manage your own sales pipeline, ensuring leads and follow-ups are handled effectively.
- Ask insightful questions, overcome objections and confidently progress potential sales opportunities.
- Prepare quotations and professional customer communications.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and sales information within the CRM system.
- Work collaboratively with the wider sales team to maximise opportunities and convert prospects into customers.
- Bring new ideas and initiative to the role, taking increasing ownership of business development activities.
Education & Skills Required
- Previous experience in sales, telesales, business development or customer service would be beneficial.
- Confident and personable telephone manner, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Commercially driven, target-focused and motivated by generating new business.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a pipeline and follow up opportunities effectively.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to understand customer needs, handle objections and develop relationships.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn, contribute ideas and take ownership of the role.
Additional Information
- Permanent role, full time or part time considered
- Part-time hours (Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 5pm)
- Fully office based
- Must be able to drive and have reliable transport due to the rural office location in Southam.
- 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Salary £26,000 per annum Full Time Equivalent (FTE) plus uncapped commission
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