Business Development Executive
Insight Select
Dartford, Kent | Full Time | Office Based
£30,000 - £32,0000 + Bonus + Commission
Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join a growing team within the industrial sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, relationship building and outbound calling, and who wants to play a key role in generating new opportunities for a successful sales and estimating function.
This is not a traditional closing sales role. Your job is to identify the right people, start meaningful conversations, uncover opportunities and arrange quality appointments for the wider team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Making targeted outbound calls to prospective clients and decision-makers
- Researching companies, contacts and upcoming projects using LinkedIn and other tools
- Identifying potential opportunities where the business can support clients
- Building relationships and developing a strong network of industry contacts
- Asking intelligent, targeted questions to understand potential requirements
- Generating high-quality leads and booking appointments for the Estimating Team
- Keeping accurate records of conversations, contacts and opportunities
- Working towards agreed KPIs while contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment
Essential Skillset
- Previous experience in outbound calling, business development, lead generation, telesales or a similar role
- Confident, articulate and professional telephone manner
- Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to new contacts
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilient and persistent, with the ability to handle rejection positively
- Strong research skills with a proactive and inquisitive approach
- Organised, motivated and able to work towards targets
- Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop and succeed
Package
- £30,000–£32,000 basic salary
- Bonus + commission
- Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
- Fully office-based role in Dartford
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service
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