Business Development Executive

A well-established design and fit out business with over 50 years of experience is seeking a proactive and driven Business Development Executive to join their team near Portsmouth. With a turnover of £7.8 million and exciting growth opportunities, the company specialises in creating innovative and functional office environments. As they prepare to move to a state-of-the-art office, complete with amenities such as a gym and café, this is a fantastic time to join and be integral in helping the business secure new business opportunities.

The Business Development Executive will be pivotal in driving growth by managing a long sales lifecycle and cultivating meaningful relationships with clients. The role is office-based, with potential flexibility for the right candidate with hours that are worked. The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new leads, securing appointments, and contributing to the continued success of the business.

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 per annum.
• Generous up capped commission structure, offering 2% of the profit made on projects, with realistic OTEs of £10,000-£20,000.
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Statutory Pension contribution.
• Access to a new vibrant and modern workspace, complete with perks such as a gym and café.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Working Hours - Mon - Fri 8am to 4.30pm (can be flexible with this)

• Researching and finding of information for new opportunities.
• Using multiple data sources & campaigns to create a pipeline of business.
• Utilising LinkedIn, and other alternative creative methods for lead generation.
• Ensuring CRM is up to date.
• A target of 50 activities per day, including securing 1-2 weekly appointments for Directors to attend.

• Proven experience in business development, ideally within the construction industry or a similar sector with long sales cycles.
• A results-driven mindset, with the ability to handle a target of 50 activities per day, including securing 1-2 weekly appointments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build long-lasting client relationships with key decision makers.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.