Business Development Executive

Business Development ExecutiveSalary/Rate:£27k - 30k per yearWorking Options:On-siteJob type:PermanentTown/City:NottinghamCounty:NottinghamshireSpecialism:Metals & EngineeringJob ref:BDENOT-DBPost Date:August 12, 2026Apply NowCreate Job AlertScroll

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Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant[phone removed][email removed]

About the Role

Business Development Executive

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience

Industry: Metals

Reference: ASPLIV

 

Our client, a leading UK metal stockholder, is looking to appoint a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive to join their growing commercial team.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and developing long term customer accounts. The business is open to candidates from a range of sales backgrounds - attitude, resilience, and people skills are more important than industry experience.

 

They are looking for someone who is naturally curious, commercially minded, and confident picking up the phone and creating opportunities.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Manage and grow customer accounts to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Conduct outbound sales activity including cold calling and lead generation.
• Understand customer requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to develop long-term partnerships.
• Keep CRM systems updated with sales activity and pipeline information.
• Monitor market activity and identify potential areas for growth.

 

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a sales or business development environment desirable.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and generating new business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target driven.
• Competitive mindset with a strong desire to succeed.
• Naturally inquisitive and confident asking questions.
• Strong organisational skills and good initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Package & Benefits

• £27,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience
• Annual profit share scheme
• Salary incentives
• 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
• Clear progression pathway with an industry leader

 

To Contact Direct

Daniel Barnett

Managing Consultant

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