Business Development Executive

Are you a motivated sales professional who loves picking up the phone, winning new business and building long‑term customer relationships?

We're recruiting for an ambitious Internal Sales & Business Development Executive to join a successful and expanding business within the wholesale sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proactive approach to sales who wants to make a real impact, develop their own customer base and be rewarded for their success.

This isn't just an account management role – we're looking for someone who enjoys generating new opportunities, opening doors and turning prospects into loyal customers.

The Role

You'll be responsible for developing new business, growing existing accounts and identifying opportunities to increase revenue. You'll build relationships with contractors, installers and commercial customers, becoming their trusted point of contact and helping drive continued branch growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively cold call potential customers to generate new business opportunities.
• Develop and grow a portfolio of profitable trading accounts.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Follow up sales leads, quotations and enquiries to maximise conversion.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales across the full product range.
• Manage customer enquiries relating to pricing, orders, stock and deliveries.
• Negotiate pricing and secure profitable business.
• Work closely with suppliers and colleagues to support promotions and sales campaigns.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Keep CRM and customer records up to date.

About You

• A confident and resilient salesperson who isn't afraid of making outbound calls.
• Experienced in internal sales, telesales, business development or account management.
• Target driven, competitive and motivated by achieving results.
• Excellent at building rapport and developing lasting customer relationships.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage their own workload.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service while driving sales.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within wholesale, construction supplies, industrial distribution or a similar B2B environment.
• Experience selling to contractors, installers, M&E companies or trade customers.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full product training and ongoing development.
• Supportive team environment with autonomy to grow your customer base.
• Join a successful, growing business that values ambition, drive and results.

If you're someone who enjoys winning business, thrives on building relationships and wants a role where your effort directly influences your success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation