Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive / Telesales Executive

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: £28 000 + commission

Overview

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team.

This is a high-energy, target-driven role focused on generating new business through proactive cold calling, lead generation, and relationship building. The ideal candidate will have strong telesales experience and a proven ability to win new customers.

Cold calling is a key part of the role, with a minimum KPI of 80 outbound calls per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets
• Generate and develop new business opportunities
• Carry out high-volume outbound cold calling (80+ calls per day KPI)
• Identify and qualify new sales leads
• Research new markets, trends, and potential customers
• Prepare and follow up on sales proposals and quotations
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products/services
• Negotiate with new and existing customers via phone and email
• Maximise opportunities from inbound and outbound enquiries
• Maintain accurate CRM records and update activity daily
• Produce reports on activity, pipeline, and performance
• Attend networking events and support business development activity
• Work collaboratively with internal teams

Requirements

• Previous experience in telesales or business development
• Strong cold calling and lead generation skills
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
• Self-motivated with a strong “hunter” mentality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Personal Attributes

• Driven and ambitious
• Resilient and confident in handling rejection
• Positive “can-do” attitude
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed
• Excellent communication skills