Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover

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Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover


Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Were recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking business in Newton Aycliffe who is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team on a maternity cover basis.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to support the generation of enquiries, bookings, and engagement across a portfolio of safety, compliance, and consultancy services.

Working as part of a collaborative team, youll be a key point of contact for both new and existing customers; building relationships and converting interest into business opportunities through effective communication and targeted outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

Achieve sales targets and KPIs as part of the business development team

Engage with customers via marketing campaigns, website enquiries, events, and inbound calls

Follow up on leads to generate interest, meetings, and bookings

Manage and maintain accurate CRM records

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients

Support targeted outreach through research and customer profiling

Follow up on campaigns, webinars, and promotional activity

Support customers through consultative conversations to identify suitable courses and consultancy services

Collaborate with internal teams on product knowledge and customer needs

Use social media (in line with policy) to support engagement and lead generation

Attend events, exhibitions, and conferences when required

Assist with reporting, administration, and team sales activities

What Were Looking For:

Experience in a business development, sales, or customer-facing role

Proven ability to meet KPIs and targets

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Confident handling customer conversations and objections

Experience using CRM systems (desirable)

Ability to prioritise workload xbpsjku effectively

Willingness to attend occasional events and travel

Understanding of science, technology, or COMAH/regulated sectors (Desirable)

Whats on Offer

Salary £30,000 £33,000 (DOE), maternity cover contract

Hybrid working (4 days per week in the Newton Aycliffe office)

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (6% employee contribution), life assurance, and optional private healthcare

Bonus scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and recognition awards

Company events and gym discount

To submit your CV, please press apply or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further information.


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Location:
Newton Aycliffe
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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