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Business Development Executive

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based near Bury St. Edmunds, with our client who is a is a specialist distributor providing high-quality technical and industrial solutions to end users and trade customers across the UK and Europe.
This is a pure business development role with a primary focus on winning new customers and driving revenue growth. This person will be responsible for identifying, targeting, and converting high-value prospects, building a strong pipeline, and closing new business across assigned territories.
This is a hunter role — ideal for someone who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and consistently turning cold opportunities into long-term customers.
Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager
  * Identify, target, and win new customers within assigned territories
  * Drive consistent new business revenue through proactive outbound activity
  * Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
  * Generate and develop a strong pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, networking, and events
  * Qualify and prioritise high-value opportunities to maximise conversion
  * Deliver tailored, solution-led proposals, presentations, and pitches
  * Negotiate and close deals to achieve and exceed revenue targets
  * Develop and execute structured territory plans for market penetration
  * Attend industry events and exhibitions to generate new business opportunities
  * Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce) and provide reliable pipeline forecasting
  * Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights
  * Work closely with marketing and internal teams to support lead generation and onboarding
  * Ensure smooth handover of new customers to account management teams
Requirements of a Business Development Manager
  * Proven success in a B2B new business development / hunter sales role
  * Understanding of Electronics or Manufacturing environments
  * Understanding of Pharma, Chemicals or Clean Rooms
  * Strong track record of winning new customers and exceeding targets
  * Confident in cold prospecting and self-generating leads
  * Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  * Highly driven, resilient, and results-focused mindset
  * Strong pipeline management and forecasting ability
  * Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
  * Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
Candidates must have a British passport for this opportunity
Please apply below if you are interested in this position

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