Business Development Executive

Description Are you a driven, self-motivated professional with a talent for building relationships? Do you seek to work in a consultative sales role, with a highly reputable company? If so, we are partnering with a highly successful bespoke trailer solutions company, that has doubled its growth in the last year and is seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive who will be instrumental in expanding their client base further and supporting the growth of their safety-focused, high-quality trailer solutions service. Position Overview: This role, based in Colchester, focuses on new business prospecting, lead generation, and client qualification to drive trailer sales growth. Ideal for a results-driven professional, the position requires a determined, customer-focused approach and a commitment to achieving results. Why Consider This Opportunity? * Contribute to the growth of a thriving, confidential brand in a niche industry * Collaborative, supportive team with regular feedback and mentorship * Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus performance-based bonus * Engage in innovative projects with a company dedicated to quality and safety Key Responsibilities: * Research and identify new business opportunities, qualifying leads and supporting the sales team’s success * Build and nurture client relationships, qualifying database contacts, analysing fleet sizes, and identifying key decision-makers * Collaborate closely with the face-to-face (F2F) team to transition clients for discovery calls and further consultative discussions * Maintain accurate, organised records within the CRM to support follow-up and monitor KPI progress Requirements * Confident Communicator: Skilled in phone-based communication, with an engaging, customer-first approach * Results-Driven: Self-motivated, thriving in a target-driven environment with minimal micromanagement * Collaborative: Participate in daily sales huddles, regular one-on-one meetings, and provide updates on KPI progress * Hungry, Humble, and Smart: The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and quick-thinking