Business Development Executive

Entry Level Business Development Executive

Location: Hastings (On-site, 5 days per week)
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Kick-start your career in Business Development!

Are you ambitious, driven and looking to build a successful career in sales and business development? Do you enjoy speaking with people, building relationships and being rewarded for your hard work?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing and innovative manufacturing business for an Entry Level Business Development Executive to join their friendly and supportive team in Hastings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to break into business development, with clear progression into broader sales and commercial roles.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in generating new business opportunities by proactively engaging with potential customers across a variety of channels. Working closely with the wider sales and marketing teams, you’ll help build a strong pipeline of opportunities while supporting external Business Development Representatives.

This is a fast-paced, phone-led role that would suit someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys achieving measurable results.

Key Responsibilities as a Business Development Executive:

• Proactively identify and contact prospective customers via phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Build relationships with decision-makers, specifiers and key stakeholders.
• Book meetings and CPD presentations for the external Business Development team.
• Coordinate training sessions, product reviews and client meetings.
• Follow up marketing-generated leads and event attendees.
• Manage diaries and appointments for Business Development Representatives.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and activity updates.
• Track performance against KPIs including outbound activity and meetings booked.
• Work collaboratively with the sales and marketing teams to identify new opportunities.

What We’re Looking For in a Business Development Executive:

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to build a career in business development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence speaking to people over the phone.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work towards targets.
• A friendly, personable approach and a team-focused mindset.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the location of the Head Office.

If you’re looking for your first step into Business Development and want to join a business where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested in this Business Development Executive opportunity, please apply today by submitting your CV and get in contact with Jemma at ReeVR.