Job description
Business Development Executive - NI & UK
We are working with a progressive, solutions-focused organisation operating within a technical and project-led sector across Northern Ireland and mainland UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Executive to support further expansion.
This opportunity will suit an ambitious sales professional who enjoys building long-term partnerships, identifying new revenue streams, and working cross-functionally to deliver value-led solutions to customers.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the commercial leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the company's presence across multiple territories. The position combines proactive new business generation with strategic account growth, ensuring consistent and sustainable revenue development.
This is a field-based role involving regular travel and a structured, target-focused approach to managing customer relationships.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and implement territory plans to drive new client acquisition
- Build, manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings aligned with agreed growth objectives
- Represent the organisation at trade shows, client briefings and industry forums
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify commercial opportunities
- Maintain detailed pipeline reporting and activity tracking via CRM systems
- Liaise closely with internal technical and operational teams to deliver tailored solutions
- Support continuous enhancement of sales processes and customer engagement practices
About You
Essential Experience & Skills
- Background in sales, business development or account management
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships
- Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Well organised, self-motivated and capable of managing a regional territory
- Proficient in CRM platforms and standard business software
- Willingness to travel across NI and the wider UK
- Full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience within a technical, industrial or project-based environment
- Exposure to working alongside engineering or operations teams
- Understanding of solution-based or consultative sales approaches
What's on Offer
- Attractive base salary of £28,000 - £34,000 with performance-related incentives and progression opportunities
- Clear progression pathway within a growing organisation
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Pension contribution scheme
- Health & wellbeing support initiatives
- Early finish at the end of the working week
