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Business Development Executive
AI Summary
Generates new business opportunities for a construction supplies supplier by making outbound calls, building relationships with decision-makers, and qualifying leads for the sales team.
About this role
Business Development Executive – Construction Supplies
Location: Worcester (Office Based)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + KPI Bonus (c£3,000+ OTE)
Hours: 8.30-5pm (Monday to Friday) - Flexibility as needed
Holiday allowance: 24 days + Statutory
Are you a driven business developer who loves opening doors, creating opportunities, and building relationships from scratch? Do you want to join a growing business where your success will directly influence future growth and create genuine career progression opportunities?
If this sounds like you, a leading specialist supplier within the construction sector is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its ambitious sales team.
About the Company
This fast-growing, family-owned business has built an outstanding reputation by delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK construction industry. With revenues approaching £30m and ambitious plans to reach £50m+ through organic growth and acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join a business that values honesty, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Known for its open and supportive culture, the team is passionate about growth, customer service, and providing a genuine one-stop-shop solution for its client
What’s the role about?
As the Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for generating a consistent pipeline of new opportunities and helping drive the next phase of business growth.
You will:
- Identify and engage new customers across the UK construction market.
- Generate qualified leads, enquiries, and meetings for the wider sales team.
- Reignite lapsed customer relationships and uncover new opportunities.
- Research projects, frameworks, and industry developments to create sales opportunities.
- Work closely with account managers, field sales representatives, and coordinators to maximise growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
- Build relationships with decision-makers including directors, buyers, project managers, and procurement teams.
- Use CRM systems, LinkedIn, industry intelligence, and internal lead sources to identify opportunities.
- Arrange meetings and generate qualified enquiries for the sales team.
- Build multiple contacts within target accounts and strengthen prospect engagement.
- Track activity and performance against agreed KPIs.
- Maintain accurate records and pipeline management through CRM systems
Requirements
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has proven B2B business development, telesales, or lead generation experience.
- Is confident making outbound calls and building rapport with senior decision-makers.
- Knows how to research markets, identify opportunities, and create new business conversations.
- Is self-motivated, resilient, and targets driven.
- Has experience using CRM systems and LinkedIn as a business development tool.
- Enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their own results.
- Is hungry to develop their career within a growing organisation.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- Career Progression - Be the first dedicated BDE in the business with a clear pathway to build and lead a future business development function.
- Growth Opportunity - Join a company with significant expansion plans and acquisition activity already underway.
- Reward - Competitive salary plus KPI-driven bonus potential of £3,000+ per year.
- Culture - A friendly, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy working together.
- Benefits - Free daily lunch, drinks and snacks, free onsite parking, pension scheme, and holiday entitlement of 24 days plus bank holidays.
Ready to Make an Impact?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Executive who wants more than just another sales role. You'll join a business that is investing in growth and offering genuine progression for the right person.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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