Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

£35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance Hybrid & Field-Based | UK-Wide Travel

We're partnering with a growing organisation seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to drive new business across the UK.

This is a pure new business role, focused on opening doors, building relationships, and winning new customers across the hospitality, catering, foodservice, healthcare, and education sectors. You'll manage opportunities from initial contact through to closing the sale, with all accounts then transferred to a dedicated Account Management team.

If you enjoy prospecting, meeting customers face-to-face, and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, this role offers the autonomy, support, and progression to take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through proactive sales activity.
• Identify and engage decision-makers across target sectors.
• Arrange and attend customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
• Represent the business at industry events and exhibitions.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer handover.

Requirements

• Experience in Business Development, Field Sales, Lead Generation, or a similar sales role.
• Background within hospitality, catering, foodservice, contract catering, catering equipment, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to secure new business and develop customer relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Comfortable travelling throughout the UK.

Package

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Attractive bonus structure
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare after successful probation
• All travel expenses paid
• Monthly team collaboration day in Northern Ireland
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans and genuine opportunities for advancement. You'll be given the freedom to build your own territory, win new business, and make a visible impact on the company's continued success.