At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with potential customers and build relationships to generate new business opportunities.
- Company: Innovative manufacturing business with a friendly and supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear career progression, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for growth in sales and commercial positions.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in business development and achieve measurable results.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Entry Level Business Development Executive
Location
Hastings (On-site, 5 days per week)
Salary
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Kick-start your career in Business Development!
Are you ambitious, driven and looking to build a successful career in sales and business development?
Do you enjoy speaking with people, building relationships and being rewarded for your hard work?
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and innovative manufacturing business for an
Entry Level Business Development Executive to join their friendly and supportive team in Hastings.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to break into business development, with clear progression into broader sales and commercial roles.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities by proactively engaging with potential customers across a variety of channels.
Working closely with the wider sales and marketing teams, you'll help build a strong pipeline of opportunities while supporting external Business Development Representatives.
This is a fast-paced, phone-led role that would suit someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys achieving measurable results.
Key Responsibilities as a Business Development Executive
- Proactively identify and contact prospective customers via phone, email and Linked In.
- Build relationships with decision-makers, specifiers and key stakeholders.
- Book meetings and CPD presentations for the external Business Development team.
- Coordinate training sessions, product reviews and client meetings.
- Follow up marketing-generated leads and event attendees.
- Manage diaries and appointments for Business Development Representatives.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and activity updates.
- Track performance against KPIs including outbound activity and meetings booked.
- Work collaboratively with the sales and marketing teams to identify new opportunities.
What We're Looking For in a Business Development Executive
- A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to build a career in business development.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence speaking to people over the phone.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work towards targets.
- A friendly, personable approach and a team-focused mindset.
- A full UK driving licence is essential due to the location of the Head Office.
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Business Development Executive employer: ReeVR
Reevr is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative work culture in Normanton on Trent, where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from career growth opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about electronics testing and automation.
